Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Matilija Poppy
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Matilija Poppy
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Ranunculales
Family
Papaveraceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Alpine Delphinium doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Alpine Delphinium has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Matilija Poppy and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.