Romneya coulteri (Matilija Poppy) ceramic somewhat fibrous

somewhat fibrous

on bright red stems to 3-4ft tall

It can be cut back hard in early spring to remove the damaged foliage

These are good variety for organic gardening since they are mostly disease resistant

while it stays dense and rounded in full sun

Romneya coulteri (Matilija Poppy) ceramic somewhat fibrousFull 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