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 ...

Usually falling around the beginning of Spring, National Flower Day returns Friday. National Flower Day is on March 21 every year despite the vernal equinox, which marks the first day of Spring, ...

According to the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife website, “The plant’s bright orange flowers are an unmatched symbol ...

Spring is usually peak poppy season for Southern California, but limited winter showers dampened the flower species’ chances.