California Poppy Day is celebrated every year on April 6th to place a spotlight on California poppies, or Eschscholzia californica.
This gold-orange flower has become a symbol of the Golden State of California, where carpets of the beautiful flower can be seen on the state's rolling hills during spring. It's the perfect bright addition to wildflower gardens, as well as a staple for California native planting. What's more, these special blooms open when the sun shines and close as it gets darker.
