Renees Garden (reneesgarden.com) offers the seeds of several California poppy varieties and mixes: Buttercream, whose nearly white flowers have a hint of yellow; copper pot, with burnt orange ...

American Moina Michael wrote a poem of her own, inspired by McCrae's words, called "We Shall Keep the Faith,” which used the poppy as a symbol of the sacrifice of the soldiers. She went on to ...

It's no wonder that California claims the golden poppy as its official state flower, as it vividly carpets the fields and catches eyes all season (though the poppies' duration, vibrance, and even ...

The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve’s rolling hills go orange in spring, usually March to May. The poppy bloom, which varies widely from year to year, can blanket the slopes.

So you might think of Feb. 28 as "Poppy Eve" in a sense: A poppy-famous destination's center is ready for its seasonal debut, even if poppies are not particularly present (or present at all).

1. Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Located in northern Los Angeles County, Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is one of the best places to see California’s state flower in full bloom.

The poppy flower has long been associated with veterans and their service, but what does it symbolize and why? The flower is commonly used on both Veterans Day and Memorial Day as a symbol to ...