Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
World, Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of 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 shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Anthelmintic, Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Adhesive, Basketary, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Pteridium aquilinum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Bracken, brake, common bracken
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
bracken
In German
Matilija Poppy
Adlerfarn
In French
Matilija Poppy
fougère
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
helecho
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
φτέρη
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
samambaia
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
orlica
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
bracken
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Papaverales
Polypodiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Bracken
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Bracken? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Bracken. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Bracken doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Bracken 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 Bracken and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Bracken
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Bracken is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Bracken Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Bracken season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Bracken is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bracken is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Bracken Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Bracken physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bracken height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Bracken are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Bracken flower color: Not Available
- Bracken leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Bracken
Care of Matilija Poppy and Bracken include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Bracken 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 Bracken needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.