Romneya coulteri
Matilija Poppy
Fried Egg PlantPlant Facts
Scientific Name | Romneya coulteri |
Principal Common Name | Matilija Poppy |
Common Name(s) | Fried Egg Plant |
Synonym | |
Description | A shrubby perennial that sends up shoots from widely spreading rhizomes. In late spring it bears very large papery white flowers with yellow centers that can be 9-10" across. |
General Comments | Once this plant gets established it can spread by underground rhizomes and become a pest in the garden. |
Origin | |
Nativity | California |
Height Range | 6 - 8 FT |
Spread Range | 0 - 0 |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10 : 11 : 12 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Medium Green |
Leaf Texture | |
Form | Bulb : Shrub |
Flower Color | White & Yellow |
Flower Time | Apr : May : June |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Part Sun |
Soil Preferences | Sandy : Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | |
Outstanding Features | Flower : Form |
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