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    Also Known As

    • California Tree Poppy
    • Fried Egg Plant
    • Matilija Poppy

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Romneya coulteri plant details

    Romneya coulteri is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Romneya coulteri

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: papaveraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Romneya coulteri

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Also known as 'fried egg plant' for its huge white flowers in late summer that look just like that. This is a big plant, fast-growing to 5' tall and forming large clumps of stalks with blue-green foliage and those fabulous flowers. HOT, DRY, DROUGHTY neglect is what it wants and lots of space. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Romneya coulteri plant

    How to Grow Romneya coulteri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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