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About Matilija Poppy and Cilantro


About Cilantro and Matilija Poppy


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Perennial   
Herbs   

Origin
California   
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
Not Available   
Calypso, Caribe   

Habitat
Chaparral, River side   
River side, Waste areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
10-1   

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   
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
20.30 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Tan   
Sandy Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Lobed   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted   
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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 branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
organic fertlizers   
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   
Butterflies, Insects   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain   
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain   

Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk   
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri   
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'   

Common Name
Matilija Poppy   
Cilantro, Coriander   

In Hindi
Matilija Poppy   
धनिया   

In German
Matilija Poppy   
Koriander   

In French
Matilija Poppy   
Coriandre   

In Spanish
Matilija amapola   
Cilantro   

In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας   
Κολίανδρο   

In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy   
Coentro   

In Polish
Matilija Poppy   
Kolendra   

In Latin
Matilija Poppy   
coriandri album   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Embryophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Papaverales   
Apiales   

Family
Papaveraceae   
Apiaceae   

Genus
Romneya   
Coriandrum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Papaveroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
2   
99+
404   
39

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Cilantro

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Cilantro? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Cilantro. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Cilantro doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Cilantro 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 Cilantro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Cilantro

Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Cilantro season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.

Matilija Poppy and Cilantro Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Cilantro are as follows:

Care of Matilija Poppy and Cilantro

Care of Matilija Poppy and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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