Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Winter heath
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Matilija Poppy
In German
Alpine Heath
Matilija Poppy
In French
Alpine Heath
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Papaverales
Family
Ericaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy. Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Heath does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Heath has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy
Care of Alpine Heath and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Alpine Heath 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.