White Cloud Matilija Poppy

Carried by 2 nurseries

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Plant description

Hybrid of Romneya coulteri and Romneya trichocalyx. The Matilija Poppy "White Cloud" variety is similar to Rhomneya coulteri, having a fuzz on the calyx and thinner, narrower leaves. We find this selection to stay a little more compact, have profuse flowers and a slightly longer flowering season. The 6" wide flowers are precision white with a yellow, round center. These bushes spread via rhizomes and can be utilized in a beautiful hedge, if properly controlled. The bushes tend to reach eight feet in height and spread as long as there is room.

Hybrid, random; origin = plant (19__) R. coulteri x R. trichoclayx?; intro Theodore Payne pre-1956 Tolerates almost any soil type. Selected for the garden. Introduced by Theodore payne.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

4 - 5 ft Tall
10 - 20 ft Wide

Form

Upright, spreading

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Summer Deciduous

Color

White, Yellow

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Special uses

Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Easy

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

White Cloud Matilija Poppy

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Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant