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Romneya coulteri
Spreading from underground runners this beautiful California native grows 3-5 feet tall and spreads to 8 feet or more. glaucus gray foliage is pinnately divided into 3-5 lobes. The large (seven inches across) flowers have white crinkled petals with a yellow center and are delicately fragrant with a peak bloom period is during the spring and summer. Plant in sun or partial sun in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and hardy to near 0°F
The Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. Complex supports habitats as diverse as coastal marshes and uplands, chaparral, coastal sage scrub, oak woodland, freshwater marsh, rare vernal pool wetlands, and the incredible breeding and nesting grounds for a suite of migratory and resident bird species in south San Diego Bay. These refuges help conserve the rich biological diversity and quality of life for which the region is famous.
Spotted on May 24, 2013
Submitted on Jun 5, 2013
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