Romneya coulteri (Matilija Poppy)

Romneya coulteri (Matilija Poppy)Full sun; little water. Grows to 6 8 tall, spreading indefinitely by rhizomes. Sends up thick stems clothed in irregularly lobed leaves; stems and foliage are grayish green. Stems bear huge white, slightly scented flowers; each blossom has five or six crepe papery petals centered with a cluster of golden stamens. Blooms from late spring into summer, into fall with some watering. Flowers are handsome in arrangements. Known as being highly drought

Ripens 3-4 weeks after Mid-Pride

Coastal tolerant

The shiny leaves are divided into 5-7 toothed and pointed leaflets

Good coastal plant

and are arranged in pairs or in whorls of three

Drought tolerant in coastal gardens

The eaves are brilliant gold splashes in the center with green

Mid to late June in Central CA

Good plant for seaside gardens and hillsides

Growing as a spreading bush the dwarf black mulberry grows 8-10 feet in height with pruning and produces delicious deep black fruits

Good as a barrier or screen

Very low chilling requirement