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Romneya coulteri - Matilija Poppy (Plant)
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One of California's most spectacular and best-known flowers, this rare plant is known as the "fried-egg flower" for its huge white and yellow blooms. Once established, it can spread over a large area. Can be invasive.
| Plant Characteristics | |
| Family Name | Papaveraceae |
| Species Name | Romneya coulteri |
| Common Name | Matilija Poppy |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Sun Exposure | Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Any |
| Flower Color | White, Cream, Yellow, Gold |
| Flowering Months | March, April, May, June, July |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Summer deciduous/dormant |
| Height by Width | 8ft. x 20ft. |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Endangered | 4.2 (limited distribution) |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading, |
| Cold Hardy to | 15 degrees F |
| Distribution | South Coast, w Western Transverse Ranges, Peninsular Ranges |
| Natural Habitat | Dry washes, canyons; below 4,000' |
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