Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants
Origin
California
Asia, Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Old fields, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Primula veris
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
cowslip, common cowslip, cowslip primrose
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
cowslip primrose
In German
Matilija Poppy
Echte Schlüsselblume
In French
Matilija Poppy
Brérelle, le Coqueluchon, le Coucou, l’Herbe à la paralysie, l’Herbe de saint Paul, la Primerolle, la Primevère de printemps ou la Printanière
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Primula veris
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
πασχαλίτσα primrose
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
prímula cowslip
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Pierwiosnek lekarski
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
cowslip Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Myrtales
Family
Papaveraceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Cowslip Primrose
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Cowslip Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Cowslip Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Cowslip Primrose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Cowslip Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cowslip Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Cowslip Primrose Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Cowslip Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cowslip Primrose height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Cowslip Primrose are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Cowslip Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Cowslip Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Cowslip Primrose
Care of Matilija Poppy and Cowslip Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Cowslip Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowslip Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.