Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Root Pathogen
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
lechuguilla
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
lechuguilla
Matilija Poppy
In German
lechuguilla
Matilija Poppy
In French
lechuguilla
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
lechuguilla
Matilija amapola
In Greek
lechuguilla
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
lechuguilla
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
lechuguilla
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Papaverales
Family
Agavaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy. Lechuguilla has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Lechuguilla does not have fragrant flowers. Lechuguilla 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 Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy
Care of Lechuguilla and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Lechuguilla 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.