Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Mahonia
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Mahonia
Matilija Poppy
In German
Mahonia
Matilija Poppy
In French
Mahonia
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Mahonia
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Mahonia
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
mahonia
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Mahonia
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Mahonia
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Papaverales
Family
Berberidaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Mahonia and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Matilija Poppy. Mahonia has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and 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 Mahonia and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Mahonia and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mahonia and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Mahonia and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mahonia and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mahonia and Matilija Poppy
Care of Mahonia and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Mahonia 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.