Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA claytoniana
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Interrupted Fern
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
बाधित फर्न
Matilija Poppy
In German
unterbrochen Fern
Matilija Poppy
In French
Fern interrompu
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
helecho interrumpido
Matilija amapola
In Greek
διακοπεί Fern
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Fern interrompido
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
przerwana Fern
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Fern intermissis
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Osmundales
Papaverales
Family
Osmundaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy. Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Interrupted Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Interrupted Fern 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 Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Interrupted Fern is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Interrupted Fern is Acidic and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy
Care of Interrupted Fern and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Interrupted Fern 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.