Matilija Poppy

Matilija Poppy
Originally uploaded by Rexfree_99

Last year, the Matilija poppy in my yard didn't bloom at all, it was overwhelmed by the grapes, oak and willow. I figured that it was in just too much shade and wasn't ever going to bloom in that spot. And as happens in a jungly backyard, I rather forgot about it. This year, it has triumphed over all the other densely growing plants and shot up to surprise me this morning with this beautiful blossom.
I think I will have to put consider putting some of these over on the land...they should do great! And as an extra bonus, they are a California native!