Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
सौंफ़
Matilija Poppy
In German
Fenchel
Matilija Poppy
In French
Fenouil
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Hinojo
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Μάραθο
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Funcho
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Koper włoski
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
faeniculi
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Papaverales
Family
Apiaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fennel and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Fennel and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Fennel and Matilija Poppy. Fennel doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Fennel does not have fragrant flowers. Fennel has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Fennel and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fennel and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Fennel and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fennel and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Fennel and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Fennel and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Fennel and Matilija Poppy
Care of Fennel and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Fennel 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.