Mexican Tulip Poppies (Hunnemannia fumariifolia) are known by various names, including the golden poppy and mallow-leaved poppy. They get their name because they are shaped like tulips. They can be bright orange or yellow with petals tapered and flared at the ends. Whatever their color, you can be sure they attract plenty of pollinators.
Despite the similarity in appearance, the Mexican Tulip Poppy is unrelated to actual tulips. They belong to the poppy family (Papaveraceae) and are native to Mexico and Central America. They require low maintenance and thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. They are also deer-resistant.
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Cee Neuner
Gorgeous photography 😀 😀
Egidio Leitao
Glad you liked it. Thank you.
Anne Sandler
The Mexican Tulip is a beautiful blend of both flowers, and you did a great job of photographing it. I’ve never heard of it, so thanks for the information. We learn a lot through our LAPC posts.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Anne. I agree that we learn so much from everyone’s posts. These are dedicated photographers.
Terri Webster Schrandt
Absolutely stunning! 💛
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Terri.
Toonsarah
Beautiful flowers! They may be deer resistant but I’m wondering if they are snail resistant? We daren’t plant anything that isn’t!
Egidio Leitao
I did not see anything about snails. I have seen some wildflowers in the summertime completely covered with snails. Thanks for the feedback.
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Ma sono bellissimi!
Egidio Leitao
Grazie.
Marie A Bailey
Ah, those flowers are lovely. And deer-resistant! We don’t have a problem with deer around here, but I’ve often heard of people complaining that deer eat their plants. Well, here’s one beautiful solution 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the feedback, Marie.