Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Matilija Poppy
Bearss Kalk
In French
Matilija Poppy
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Bearss cal
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Bearss cal
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
bearss wapna
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
bearss lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Papaverales
Sapindales
Family
Papaveraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Bearss Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Bearss Lime season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime
Care of Matilija Poppy and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.