Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Boulder Blue Fescue
In German
Matilija Poppy
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
In French
Matilija Poppy
Boulder bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Cyperales
Family
Papaveraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Boulder Blue Fescue are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Care of Matilija Poppy and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of Matilija Poppy and Boulder Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.