Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
California
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
houseleek
Matilija Poppy
In German
Hauswurz
Matilija Poppy
In French
joubarbe
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
houseleek
Matilija amapola
In Greek
houseleek
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
houseleek
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
houseleek
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Papaverales
Family
Crassulaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Houseleek and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Houseleek and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Houseleek and Matilija Poppy. Houseleek doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Houseleek does not have fragrant flowers. Houseleek 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 Houseleek and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Houseleek and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Houseleek and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Houseleek and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Houseleek and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Houseleek and Matilija Poppy
Care of Houseleek and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Houseleek 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.