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{{SPlantbox
 
{{SPlantbox
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|common_name=Matilija poppy
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|habit=herbaceous
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|Min ht box=3
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|Min ht metric=ft
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|Max ht box=10
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|Max ht metric=ft
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|Min wd box=4
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|Min wd metric=ft
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|Max wd box=>12
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|Max wd metric=ft
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|origin=Ventura County, California
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|lifespan=perennial
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|exposure=sun
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|water=dry, less when dormant
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|features=deciduous, flowers, fragrance, naturalizes, foliage, birds, wildlife, bees, cut flowers, drought tolerant
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|flower_season=mid spring, late spring
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|flowers=white, single
 
|Temp Metric=°F
 
|Temp Metric=°F
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|min_zone=9
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|max_zone=11
 
|jumpin=This is the plant information box - for information on light; water; zones; height; etc. If it is mostly empty you can help grow this page by clicking on the edit tab and filling in the blanks!
 
|jumpin=This is the plant information box - for information on light; water; zones; height; etc. If it is mostly empty you can help grow this page by clicking on the edit tab and filling in the blanks!
 
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'''''Romneya''''' Harv.
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==Cultivation==
 
==Cultivation==
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In Southern California, R. coulteri grows best in sandy, well-drained soils.  It dislikes summer water and for that reason does poorly near lawns.  Home gardens that are not willing to forego summer watering should avoid this plant.  However, if it does not get summer water and is left to grow in a well-drained soil, it can become quite happy, almost invasive as it spreads by underground runners.   
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In Southern California, R. coulteri grows best in sandy, well-drained soils.  It dislikes summer water and for that reason does poorly near lawns.  Home gardens that are not willing to forego summer watering should avoid this plant.  However, if it does not get summer water and is left to grow in a well-drained soil, it can become quite happy, almost invasive as it spreads by underground runners.  If not overwatered, R. coulteri an survive in even heavy soil, but will not be as effusive.  For a plant that can be exuberant as the Matillija Poppy, this is not necessarily a bad thing.
    
===Propagation===
 
===Propagation===
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