Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Depression on prairies, Moist Ditches
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
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
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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 to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
White bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
CALIBRACHOA
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Calibrachoa, Million Bells
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Calibrachoa
In German
Matilija Poppy
Calibrachoa
In French
Matilija Poppy
Calibrachoa
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Calibrachoa
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Calibrachoa
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Calibrachoa
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Calibrachoa
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Calibrachoa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Solanales
Family
Papaveraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Romneya
Calibrachoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Calibrachoa
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Calibrachoa is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Calibrachoa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Calibrachoa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Calibrachoa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Calibrachoa is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Calibrachoa Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Calibrachoa physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Calibrachoa height is 102.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Calibrachoa are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Calibrachoa flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Calibrachoa leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Calibrachoa
Care of Matilija Poppy and Calibrachoa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Calibrachoa pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calibrachoa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.