Beautiful! I love the Matilija poppy, and yes, it's somewhat overtaking my garden... I have a new garden in a different spot and just planted one there too. I hope I don't regret it. Thank you for this post. I value your contribution!
I realize it won't help to keep the Matilija poppy truly wild, but do you think I can grow them in a drip-irrigated garden in the Coachella Valley? On Calscape, they do not appear east of the San Bernardino mountains.
J.E., coastal plants are used to moderate temperatures and getting about 10 inches of rain during fall and winter. You could experiment with giving them a little more water. Matilija poppies are used to getting full sun. You might try planting them where they are shaded for a portion of the day. If you get them to grow, you won't be sorry. Matilija poppies are magnificent! Good luck!
Beautiful! I love the Matilija poppy, and yes, it's somewhat overtaking my garden... I have a new garden in a different spot and just planted one there too. I hope I don't regret it. Thank you for this post. I value your contribution!
Yes! And they are blooming now. It's true they sure can spread. It's not too bad if you keep an eye on them. I really appreciate your comment.
I realize it won't help to keep the Matilija poppy truly wild, but do you think I can grow them in a drip-irrigated garden in the Coachella Valley? On Calscape, they do not appear east of the San Bernardino mountains.
J.E., coastal plants are used to moderate temperatures and getting about 10 inches of rain during fall and winter. You could experiment with giving them a little more water. Matilija poppies are used to getting full sun. You might try planting them where they are shaded for a portion of the day. If you get them to grow, you won't be sorry. Matilija poppies are magnificent! Good luck!