Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Zinnia elegans
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Youth-and-age, common zinnia, elegant zinnia
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
आम Zinnia
Matilija Poppy
In German
Gemeinsame Zinnia
Matilija Poppy
In French
Zinnia commune
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Zinnia común
Matilija amapola
In Greek
κοινή Zinnia
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Zinnia comum
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
wspólna Zinnia
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
commune Zinnia
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Papaverales
Family
Asteraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy. Common Zinnia doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Common Zinnia does not have fragrant flowers. Common Zinnia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Zinnia season is All year and Matilija Poppy season is All year. The type of soil for Common Zinnia is Moist and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Common Zinnia height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Common Zinnia flower color: Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow
Common Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy
Care of Common Zinnia and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Common Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.