| Common Name |
Matilija poppy, Fried egg flower, California tree poppy |
| Latin Name |
Romneya coulteri |
| Native Habitat |
Uncommon, below 4,000 feet in Southern California |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam low in organic
content, well drained |
| Water |
None to twice per month |
| Height X Width |
Maximum 4 feet X 3 feet, usually 3 feet X 2 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
None |
| Leaves |
Pale blue-green, evergreen |
| Garden Suitability |
Fragrance, Thornless, Moonlight |
| Ornamental Value |
Huge white flowers, yellow centers, May to July,
fragrant |
| Nature Value |
Butterflies and bees use flowers |
| Native American Uses |
Medicinal |
| Links |
|
| Images and data |
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/2504/index.html |
| Images and data |
http://www.wildscaping.com/plants/plantprofiles/Romneya_coulteri.htm |
| Nursery, images and data |
http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/587.htm |
| Image |
http://www.californiagardens.com/Plant_Pages/romneya_coulteri.htm |
| Distribution |
http://www.efloras.org/object_page.aspx?object_id=5416&flora_id=1 |
