🌿 NATIVE PLANT OF THE WEEK ⁠ Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri, Zones 6–10) ⁠ ⁠ ⁠Fried eggs, anyone? ⁠ ⁠ The claim to fame of this relatively rare native poppy species is its large flower—crepey white petals topped with a yolk-like bright yellow center—that can be up to 7 inches wide. ⁠ It goes by many names, such as bush poppy, California poppy, and tree poppy. Matilija poppy is a shrubby perennial that can be a great addition to a sunny garden, but they can be a challenge to grow. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 📍Native to southern California and northern Baja California, Mexico. It can thrive in similar climates, like coastal Washington and Arizona. ⁠ ⁠ 🪴Grows best in full sun and needs very little water. Plants typically have 5- to 8-foot stems that sport 5-8 flowers in summer. ⁠ ⁠ ⚠️ Beware: Don’t let this plant get out of bounds. Although it can be tough to establish, It spreads vigorously by its rhizomatous roots if it’s happy, so any spouts that appear around it need to be cut back. ⁠ ⁠ 💨 DID YOU KNO...