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Romneya coulteri
Matilija Poppy
Fried Egg Plant
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Plant 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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