Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Clove
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
लौंग
In German
Matilija Poppy
Nelke
In French
Matilija Poppy
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Clavo
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
dente de alho
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Ząbek
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Castanea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Myrtales
Family
Papaveraceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Syzygieae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Clove
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Clove season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Clove Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Clove are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Clove
Care of Matilija Poppy and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.