I am trying to find out if anyone in the Mid Atlantic States (Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina) has had any success with a "Fried Egg Poppy" plant (matilija poppy or Romneya Coulteri). These grey green plants have large white crepe like flowers with golden yellow centers. The plant grows 3 to 4 ft tall. I am interested in buying a plant but can only find them in CA and wonder if it is worth the expense. Maybe someone knows a closer source.
The Fried Egg Poppy sounds like fun! I haven't tried it yet. I live in Maryland and have had lots of success with Oriental Poppies, which are beautiful. None of the other types have worked. I have the poppies right behind our house, where they get sun most of the day. Good luck!
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07/20/2007
I tried for years to grow poppies and they never "took". Maybe they just aren't right for this climate and that's why you can't find the plants nearby.