This suckering perennial to sub-shrub has upright branch stems that are woody at the base and form a clump. It has blue-green lobed leaves and the scented, large white poppy-like flower appear singularly over the plant throughout summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Romneya coulteriis naturally found in North America growing in southern California in the canyons and along dry creek beds from sea level to an altitude of 1200 m (4,000ft).

It grows at an open sunny position on very well drain stony-sandy soils but will tolerate clay with a pH 5-8 and is a frost and drought tolerant.

The Matilija Poppy is grown for its large flowers and a bushy habit. It has planted along borders in parks and gardens or against a sunny wall and is used in arid settings. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and establishes in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. The flowers also attract butterflies, bees and birds. This hardy plant is ideal for a commercial landscape requiring little care once established but may become rampant under ideal conditions. ID 3664

Romneya (rom-NAY-ah) coulteri (KOOL-ter-eye)

Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Poppies