MY NEW SMOKEY KITTEN CAT, BEHIND THE POPPY FLOWERS GARDEN, FOR THE EBSQ STATE FLOWERS SHOW. The California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is native to grassy and open areas from sea level to 2,000m (6,500 feet) altitude in the western United States throughout California, extending to Oregon, southern Washington, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and in Mexico in Sonora and northwest Baja California. It is the official flower of California. April 6 is designated California Poppy Day. PAINTED ON ARTAGAIN BLACK PAPER, WITH ACRYLICS, COLORED PENCILS & PASTELS.