Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
California
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not Available
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Balloon flower
In German
Matilija Poppy
Ballonblume
In French
Matilija Poppy
balloon Flower
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Balão flor planta
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Papaverales
Asterales
Family
Papaveraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Balloon Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Balloon Flower
Care of Matilija Poppy and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.