Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
California
Types
Ornamental
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diabetes
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Globe Amaranth
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
GOMPHRENA globosa
Matilija Poppy
In German
GOMPHRENA globosa
Matilija Poppy
In French
GOMPHRENA globosa
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Matilija amapola
In Greek
GOMPHRENA globosa
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
GOMPHRENA globosa
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
GOMPHRENA globosa
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Papaverales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy. Globe Amaranth doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Globe Amaranth does not have fragrant flowers. Globe Amaranth has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like 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 Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Globe Amaranth is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy
Care of Globe Amaranth and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Globe Amaranth 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.