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Matilija Poppy

Romneya Coulteri

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Overview

The Matilija Poppy or Romneya coulteri is a striking perennial, native to California. It boasts large, pure white petals surrounding a golden-yellow center, resembling fried eggs, up to 9 inches across. This drought-tolerant plant reaches heights of 5-8 feet and spreads vigorously up to 5 feet wide, thriving in full sun. Its woody stems and blue-green foliage add to its allure. Ideal for creating dramatic backdrops in xeriscapes or wild gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 7–10Type PerennialClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — this perennial demands adequate space to showcase its bushy gray-green foliage and arresting flowers; perennial with white
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — it can be managed with regular maintenance to prevent unwanted spread; ideal for creating dramatic backdrops in xeriscapesMatilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — *Romneya coulteri* thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — as it does not tolerate waterlogged roots; pure white petals surrounding a golden-yellow center, image 65Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Native to California and Northern Mexico; *Romneya coulteri* thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Native to California and Northern Mexico; *Romneya coulteri* thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10, image 59Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — as it is drought-tolerant once established+79

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Papaveraceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — this perennial demands adequate space to showcase its bushy gray-green foliage and arresting flowers; perennial with white
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — it can be managed with regular maintenance to prevent unwanted spread; ideal for creating dramatic backdrops in xeriscapes
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — *Romneya coulteri* thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — as it does not tolerate waterlogged roots; pure white petals surrounding a golden-yellow center, image 65
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Native to California and Northern Mexico; *Romneya coulteri* thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Native to California and Northern Mexico; *Romneya coulteri* thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10, image 59
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — as it is drought-tolerant once established
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — pure white petals surrounding a golden-yellow center; this perennial demands adequate space to showcase its bushy
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Its woody stems and blue-green foliage add to its allure; perennial for full or half
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — and while it can be a prolific grower
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — which can measure up to 9 inches across
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — bringing both beauty and a touch of the wild to the landscape; the Matilija Poppy or Romneya coulteri is a striking
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — this perennial demands adequate space to showcase its bushy gray-green foliage and arresting flowers; perennial, image 61
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — stands as a stately presence in any landscape design
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — white flowers in the garden
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — it can be managed with regular maintenance to prevent unwanted spread
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — bringing both beauty and a touch of the wild to the landscape
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Clients will appreciate its low-maintenance nature; native to California and Northern Mexico
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — perennial with white blooms
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — which can measure up to 9 inches across; scientifically known as *Romneya coulteri*
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — the Matilija Poppy requires full sun exposure to flourish and well-draining soil; commendable for its showy, image 64
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — The Matilija Poppy or Romneya coulteri is a striking perennial, native to California; its woody stems and, image 51
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — *Romneya coulteri* thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10; as it is drought-tolerant once established, image 60
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — the Matilija Poppy requires full sun exposure to flourish and well-draining soil
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