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Matilija Poppy

 
California Native Plant
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

Crowned by white poppies, this high-impact, spreading, gray green perennial stands statuesque at 5'-8' tall. It is best used where its scale and habit will not overpower, and it requires no summer water and thrives on dry alluvial slopes..

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showyflower, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Bank, Background, Foundation

 

Special Uses

Cutflowers, Erosioncontrol, Massplanting, Fireresistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.