Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Japan
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PAPAVER miyabeanum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Japanese Poppy
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Japanese Poppy
जायफल
In German
japanische Poppy
Muskatnuss
In French
Poppy japonaise
noix de muscade
In Spanish
amapola japonesa
nuez moscada
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά παπαρούνας
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Poppy japonês
noz-moscada
In Polish
japoński Poppy
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Papaver Italica
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Magnoliales
Family
Papaveraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Poppy and Nutmeg
Season and care of Japanese Poppy and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Poppy and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Poppy season is Summer and Nutmeg season is Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Poppy is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Poppy and Nutmeg Physical Information
Japanese Poppy and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Poppy height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Poppy and Nutmeg are as follows:
Japanese Poppy flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Japanese Poppy and Nutmeg
Care of Japanese Poppy and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
