Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
Matilija Poppy
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Matilija Poppy
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Matilija amapola
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Papaverales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy. Blue Princess Holly has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Princess Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Princess Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Blue Princess Holly 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.