Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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 Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Matilija Poppy
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Matilija Poppy
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Matilija amapola
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Papaverales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Matilija Poppy
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.