Papaveraceae

In general most California native plants do not require summer watering even if they look dried up. It can also promote pest and disease problems because of the hot moist soil. Some can tolerate extra watering in fall and spring when there has been little

Coastal ranges to coastal valleys of Southern Cali

Matilija poppy has the largest flower of any California native plant with wavy white petals and a golden yellow center. It spreads by rhizomes so a border in small gardens might be a necessity, or other plants that will compete with them will help keep th

shrubby perennial

There are two ways of propagating Matilija Poppies. The first, and probably most successful from my experience is root cuttings. The recommended size is about a pencil in diameter and taken from the lateral roots. This consists of taking about 2 1/2 in.

Sunset zones 4-12, 14-24, H1

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Full sun to partial shade

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