Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs, Over-head 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
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Hydrangea
In German
Matilija Poppy
Hortensie
In French
Matilija Poppy
Hortensia
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Hortensia
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Hortênsia
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Hortensja
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Papaveraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Romneya
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Centipede Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Centipede Grass
Care of Matilija Poppy and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.