Matilija Poppy

Boxberry

About Matilija Poppy and Boxberry

Matilija Poppy

Boxberry

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

1.3 Origin

California

Argentina, Chile

1.4 Types

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Not available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Chaparral, River side

Hardwood forests, pine woods

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-10

7-9

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Not Available

1.8 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

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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120.00 cm

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60.00 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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90.00 cm

Rank: 85 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Yellow

White, Light Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green, Tan

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green, Bronze

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Ovate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

Average Water Needs

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

prune nearly to the ground in late fall

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Verticillium Wilt

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

Not Available

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

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Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

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Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

Sometimes

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Insects

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

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Glowing Skin, Good for skin

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flower Stalk

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ROMNEYA coulteri

Gaultheria procumbens

7.2 Common Name

Matilija Poppy

Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen

7.2.1 In Hindi

Matilija Poppy

boxberry

7.2.2 In German

Matilija Poppy

boxberry

7.2.3 In French

Matilija Poppy

boxberry

7.2.4 In Spanish

Matilija amapola

boxberry

7.2.5 In Greek

Matilija παπαρούνας

boxberry

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Matilija Poppy

boxberry

7.2.7 In Polish

Matilija Poppy

boxberry

7.2.8 In Latin

Matilija Poppy

Burning

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Papaverales

Ericales

8.5 Family

Papaveraceae

Ericaceae

8.6 Genus

Romneya

Gaultheria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Gaultherieae

8.9 Subfamily

Papaveroideae

Vaccinioideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Boxberry

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Boxberry. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Boxberry 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 Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Boxberry

Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Boxberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Matilija Poppy and Boxberry Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Boxberry are as follows:

Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Matilija Poppy and Boxberry

Care of Matilija Poppy and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.