matilija poppies

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Matilija poppies are striking, tall California native perennials known for their large, crinkled white petals and bright yellow centers that resemble fried eggs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf flowering plant
ornamental plant
perennial plant
attracts bees
butterflies
bloomTime late spring
summer
commonNameOf Romneya coulteri
cultivationStatus popular in native plant gardens
distribution northern Baja California
southern California
droughtTolerance high
family Papaveraceae
flowerCenterColor yellow
flowerColor white
flowerDescription large crinkled white petals with bright yellow centers
flowerSize up to about 15–20 cm across
up to about 6–8 inches across
growthForm shrubby perennial
habitat canyons
chaparral
coastal sage scrub
dry washes
height up to about 2–3 meters
up to about 6–10 feet
kingdom Plantae
leafPersistence deciduous to semi-evergreen depending on climate
leafType gray-green foliage
maintenanceNote can spread aggressively via rhizomes
nativeTo Baja California
California
nickname fried egg flower
fried egg plant
order Ranunculales NERFINISHED
plantType herbaceous perennial
propagationMethod rhizomes
root cuttings
seed
region California Floristic Province
rootSystem spreading rhizomes
soilPreference gravelly soil
sandy soil
well-drained soil
sunRequirement full sun
taxonRank species
use erosion control on slopes
ornamental landscaping
waterRequirement low once established

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Romneya
commonName

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