Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHUS lancea
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
African Sumac
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Matilija Poppy
In German
African sumac
Matilija Poppy
In French
sumac africaine
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
zumaque africano
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
sumac africano
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
afrykański sumaka
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
African sumac
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Papaverales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of African Sumac and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of African Sumac and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Sumac and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
African Sumac and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of African Sumac and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of African Sumac and Matilija Poppy
Care of African Sumac and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.