Bristly Matilija Poppy
Romneya trichocalyx
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
No machine-readable author provided. Curtis Clark assumed (based on copyright claims).
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Papaveraceae
- Genus:
- Romneya
- Species:
- Romneya trichocalyx
- USDA Symbol:
- ROTR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from root crown after fire; seeds may benefit from heat scarification.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, rocky slopes and chaparral
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Seeds should be exposed to charred wood or aqueous extracts of it for increased germination.
Establishment: R. trichocalyx is commonly found within the mattoral vegetation association of California.
Source: npn.rngr.net