Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
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
Blue, Rose
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
Matilija Poppy
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Matilija Poppy
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Papaverales
Family
Papaveraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy. Himalayan Blue Poppy has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Blue Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Blue Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy 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.