Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Not Available
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Common Name
Barberry
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Hindi
Burberry
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
In German
Burberry
Himalaya Blue Poppy
In French
Burberry
Himalaya pavot bleu
In Spanish
Burberry
Amapola azul del Himalaya
In Greek
Burberry
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Burberry
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Polish
kwaśnica
Himalayan niebieski mak
In Latin
Barberry
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ranunculales
Family
Berberidaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Berberis
Meconopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy. Barberry has thorns and Himalayan Blue Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Himalayan Blue Poppy has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Season and care of Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy Physical Information
Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
- Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Care of Barberry and Himalayan Blue Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.