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Romneya coulteri |
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Matilija Poppy |
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Form: |
Shrub,
perennial herb |
Growth habit: |
Upright, spiky; spreads by rhizomes |
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Size: |
6'
- 8' h and spreading |
Deciduous: |
Drought-deciduous |
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Flowering Season: |
Summer |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
White with Yellow Centers |
Hardiness: |
To 4,000' |
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Exposure: |
Full sun |
Cultural Uses: |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry to semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Well-draining |
CNPS Status: |
RED "4" 1-2-3
CNPS listed
as "Rare" |
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Family: |
Papaveraceae |
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Distribution: |
Orange, Riverside,
and San Diego Counties |
Habitat: |
Dry washes and canyons below 4000' in
Coastal Sage Scrub and Chaparral away from immediate coast |
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Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds and bees like the flowers. |
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Description: |
Known as the "fried-egg flower" for its huge
blossoms (to 9" across). One of California's
most spectacular and best-known flowers. Once
established, it spreads over a large area. Great
for slope or back of garden. |
