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 7–10Climate Arid, Mediterranean

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — perennial with white blooms

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Papaveraceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean

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Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — white flowers in the garden; large white blooms and bright yellow centers that bear a resemblance to fried eggs

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — perennial with white blooms; as it does not tolerate waterlogged roots

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — perennial for full or half; bringing both beauty and a touch of the wild to the landscape

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) — pure white petals surrounding a golden-yellow center; this perennial demands adequate space to showcase its, image 52

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — This drought-tolerant plant reaches heights of 5-8 feet and spreads vigorously up to 5 feet wide; and while it, image 53

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Its woody stems and blue-green foliage add to its allure; perennial for full or half, image 54

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Ideal for creating dramatic backdrops in xeriscapes or wild gardens; stands as a stately presence in any, image 55

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — scientifically known as *Romneya coulteri*; the Matilija Poppy requires full sun exposure to flourish and, image 56

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — stands as a stately presence in any landscape design; the Matilija Poppy becomes a captivating addition, image 57

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — large white blooms and bright yellow centers that bear a resemblance to fried eggs; this drought-tolerant plant, image 58

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) — *Romneya coulteri* thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10; as it is drought-tolerant once established, image 60

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) — which can measure up to 9 inches across; scientifically known as *Romneya coulteri*, image 62

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Flowering season occurs principally in the late spring and summer, image 63

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — stands as a stately presence in any landscape design

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — The Matilija Poppy or Romneya coulteri is a striking perennial, native to California

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — pure white petals surrounding a golden-yellow center

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — This drought-tolerant plant reaches heights of 5-8 feet and spreads vigorously up to 5 feet wide

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Its woody stems and blue-green foliage add to its allure

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — Ideal for creating dramatic backdrops in xeriscapes or wild gardens

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — scientifically known as *Romneya coulteri*

Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — large white blooms and bright yellow centers that bear a resemblance to fried eggs

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