Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Astilbe
In German
Matilija Poppy
Prachtspieren
In French
Matilija Poppy
Astilbe
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Astilbe
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
astilbe
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
astilbe
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
astilbe
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Rosales
Family
Papaveraceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Astilbe
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Astilbe. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Astilbe 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 Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Astilbe
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Astilbe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Astilbe Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Astilbe are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Astilbe
Care of Matilija Poppy and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.