Matilija poppy large bush- Romneya coulteri
Matilija poppy large bush- Romneya coulteri growing at Las Pilitas Nursery, Escondido CA. It is even more impressive in person. Matilija poppy stands out among the landscape. This time of year the flowers are abundant and long lasting.
California native plant, saw one of these girthy flowers with 5 of the most exited bees I ever saw crawling all over in the giant pollen centers. These impressive 'fried egg' flowers shine like golden beacons to pollinators.
The plant may grow up to 8 feet tall and very wide, definitely an outstanding show when in bloom. Romneya coulteri is endemic to California and Baja California in Mexico. Thrives in full sun and well drained soil. Plant can vigorously sprout from creeping rootstock.
Matilija poppy (ma-TIL-i-ha or ma-til-EE-ha) is named after Chief Matilija of the Chumash Tribe. In the stalk, there is a clear to yellowish liquid substance that the Cahuilla used to drink. The plant is used medicinally for skin and gum problems and stomach upset. The Chumash people believed the petals of the flower are like the soul of a maiden, who died of a broken heart. Their Chumash gods transformed her into the pure white petal. This plant grows from the Sespe Creek Drainage in Ventura county south to Temescal canyon and into Baja California. This poppy shares its name with Matilija Canyon north of the town of Ojai, where the beautiful plants are said to protect the grave of the daughter of the Matilija Indian tribe's chief.
I am on a mission for the native wildlife, this photo is part of the collection. Check it out: WestcoastWildlife.com
Matilija poppy large bush- Romneya coulteri
Matilija poppy large bush- Romneya coulteri growing at Las Pilitas Nursery, Escondido CA. It is even more impressive in person. Matilija poppy stands out among the landscape. This time of year the flowers are abundant and long lasting.
California native plant, saw one of these girthy flowers with 5 of the most exited bees I ever saw crawling all over in the giant pollen centers. These impressive 'fried egg' flowers shine like golden beacons to pollinators.
The plant may grow up to 8 feet tall and very wide, definitely an outstanding show when in bloom. Romneya coulteri is endemic to California and Baja California in Mexico. Thrives in full sun and well drained soil. Plant can vigorously sprout from creeping rootstock.
Matilija poppy (ma-TIL-i-ha or ma-til-EE-ha) is named after Chief Matilija of the Chumash Tribe. In the stalk, there is a clear to yellowish liquid substance that the Cahuilla used to drink. The plant is used medicinally for skin and gum problems and stomach upset. The Chumash people believed the petals of the flower are like the soul of a maiden, who died of a broken heart. Their Chumash gods transformed her into the pure white petal. This plant grows from the Sespe Creek Drainage in Ventura county south to Temescal canyon and into Baja California. This poppy shares its name with Matilija Canyon north of the town of Ojai, where the beautiful plants are said to protect the grave of the daughter of the Matilija Indian tribe's chief.
I am on a mission for the native wildlife, this photo is part of the collection. Check it out: WestcoastWildlife.com