Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
California
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
gardens, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs, 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, 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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
COLEONEMA pulchrum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Breath of Heaven
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Breath of Heaven Plant
In German
Matilija Poppy
Atem des Himmels Pflanze
In French
Matilija Poppy
Breath of Heaven Plante
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Aliento del Cielo Planta
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Ανάσα του Ουρανού Φυτών
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Respiração do Céu Planta
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Breath of Heaven Zakładu
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Gaudete de caelo Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Sapindales
Family
Papaveraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Magnolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Breath-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Breath-of-Heaven 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 Breath-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Breath-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Breath-of-Heaven is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breath-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Breath-of-Heaven height is 304.80 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Breath-of-Heaven flower color: Red and Pink
- Breath-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven
Care of Matilija Poppy and Breath-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Breath-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Breath-of-Heaven needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.