Romneya coulteri, Matilija Poppy native or just to vary the

or just to vary the form in your garden and add theatrical color in fall

it responds well to pruning

Slow growth rate for the first few years

All around exhilarating—to bees

It is sure to elicit exclamations

Romneya coulteri, Matilija Poppy native or just to vary theThis California native's gray green, deeply cut foliage and gold centered, crepe papery white flowers will dazzle any onlooker. Yes, kind of like fried eggs, but that slightly dishonors this gorgeous flower. An egg should be so lucky. (Yes, okay, eggs are beautiful, too.) Its stature is grandat least 4 8 feet tall and spreading. Once established, no summer water! Most likely to succeed in VERY well drained conditions. If your soil is heavy, consider