Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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 Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Matilija Poppy
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Matilija Poppy
In French
papyrus nain
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
papiro enano
Matilija amapola
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
P. papyrus
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. 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 Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Dwarf Papyrus 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.
