Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
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
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full 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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of 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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYTISUS 'Lena'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Broom
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Broom
Matilija Poppy
In German
Besen
Matilija Poppy
In French
balai
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
escoba
Matilija amapola
In Greek
σκούπα
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
vassoura
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
miotła
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
iuniperorum
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Papaverales
Family
Fabaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Broom and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Broom and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Broom and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broom and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Broom and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Broom and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Care of Broom and Matilija Poppy
Care of Broom and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Broom 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.