Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Herbs
  
Origin
California
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Purple
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
African Blue Basilikum
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
Bleu basilic africaine
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
Albahaca azul africana
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
Africano manjericão azul
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Ocimum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Basal Tricolpates
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and African Blue Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Matilija Poppy and African Blue Basil
Care of Matilija Poppy and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.