Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Azalea
In German
Matilija Poppy
Azalee
In French
Matilija Poppy
azalée
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
azalea
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Azalea
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
azalia
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Ericales
Family
Papaveraceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Romneya
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Ericoideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Azalea
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Azalea. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Azalea 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 Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Azalea
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Azalea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Azalea Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Matilija Poppy and Azalea
Care of Matilija Poppy and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.