Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gardenia
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Gardenia
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Gardenia
Matilija Poppy
In German
Gardenie
Matilija Poppy
In French
Gardénia
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Gardenia
Matilija amapola
In Greek
γαρδένια
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
gardênia
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Gardenia
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Gardenia
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Papaverales
Family
Rubiaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Gardenia and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Gardenia and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Gardenia and Matilija Poppy. Gardenia doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Gardenia does not have fragrant flowers. Gardenia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache. 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 Gardenia and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gardenia and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Gardenia and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Gardenia and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gardenia and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gardenia and Matilija Poppy
Care of Gardenia and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Gardenia 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.