Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-11
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, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Water regularly for 2 months
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
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, Requires very little pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Wilga
In German
Islandmohn
Pirol
In French
pavot d'Islande
loriot
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
oriol
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
φλώρος
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
papa-figos
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Wilga
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
oriole
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Papaveraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Wilga
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Wilga season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iceland Poppy and Wilga Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Wilga are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Wilga
Care of Iceland Poppy and Wilga 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 Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
