Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
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 Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Bidens
Matilija Poppy
In German
Bidens
Matilija Poppy
In French
Bidens
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Bidens
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Bidens
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Bidens
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Bidens
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Bidens
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Papaverales
Family
Asteraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Bidens and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Bidens and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Bidens and Matilija Poppy. Bidens doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Bidens does not have fragrant flowers. Bidens has allergic reactions like Nasal Congestion and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Nasal Congestion. 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 Bidens and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bidens and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Bidens and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Bidens and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bidens and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Matilija Poppy
Care of Bidens and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Bidens 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.