Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
California
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, 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
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Average
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Gladiolus
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Matilija Poppy
In German
Gladiolen
Matilija Poppy
In French
Glaïeul
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Matilija amapola
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
mieczyk
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Gladiolus
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Papaverales
Family
Iridaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy. Gladiolus doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Gladiolus does not have fragrant flowers. Gladiolus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like allergic reaction 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 Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy
Care of Gladiolus and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.