Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Plant grows in water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Matilija Poppy
Blue Lotus
In French
Matilija Poppy
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Nymphaeales
Family
Papaveraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Blue Lotus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus
Care of Matilija Poppy and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.