California Poppy Help!

Question

I had three thriving california poppy plants (orange king) in the front of a bed with lavender. My other half wanted to mow the lawn, I gently lifted said poppy and lavender trails but not violently and now they’re all flat. They’re not dead but they’re not standing beautifully in the mix – have I killed them!? Can I cut them back at all to hopefully encourage them to perk back up and produce new growth? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Answer 1

Unfortunately, moving them is likely to kill them. However, they are known to become quite invasive by seed, so they will likely come back.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-california-poppy.htm