Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Toyon
In German
Islandmohn
Toyon
In French
pavot d'Islande
Toyon
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Toyon
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
Toyon
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Toyon
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Toyon
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Papaveraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Papaver
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Toyon
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iceland Poppy and Toyon Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Toyon are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Toyon
Care of Iceland Poppy and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
