Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
California
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 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
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
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
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
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
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
bay laurel
Matilija Poppy
In German
Lorbeer
Matilija Poppy
In French
laurier
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
laurel
Matilija amapola
In Greek
δάφνη
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
louro
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
wawrzynu
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
sinus laurus
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Papaverales
Family
Lauraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bay Laurel and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bay Laurel and Matilija Poppy
Care of Bay Laurel and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Bay Laurel 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.