Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
California
  
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
Open areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Dark Green, Black
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Hives, Rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
CAPSICUM annuum
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Pepper
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
शिमला मिर्च
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
Capsicum
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
Capsicum
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
Pimiento
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
Κοκκινοπίπερο
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
cápsico
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
papryka
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Capsicum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Capsicum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Capsiceae
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Solanoideae
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Capsicum
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Capsicum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Capsicum Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Capsicum are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Capsicum
Care of Matilija Poppy and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.