Native to both California and Arizona, the Mexican Gold Poppy (Escholtiza mexicana) grows in the deserts from Southeastern California to the western tip of Texas and northern Mexico. Every spring, the Desert comes alive with the vibrant beauty of the Mexican Gold Poppy. These flowers are a vivid yellow with pale bluish green stems. After a wet winter, this poppy grows profusely, giving the image of a landscape carpeted in gold. Purchase your own Mexican Gold Poppy wild flower seed packet today from Desert Gatherings for only $1.55. Seed packet available in "Southwest" or "Arizona" packaging.