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California Native Plant

Romneya coulteri

Matilija Poppy

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Information by:         Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

Crowned by white poppies, this high-impact, spreading grey-green perennial stands statuesque at 5-8" tall. It is best used where its scale and habit will not overpower, and it requires no summer water.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.