Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
California
  
Western United States, California, Canada, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm
  
14
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
No need to prune, No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Douglas Fir
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
डगलस फ़िर
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
Douglasfichte
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
le sapin de Douglas
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
abeto Douglas
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
έλατο Douglas
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
Douglas Fir
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
daglezji
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Douglas abies
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Pseudotsuga
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Douglas Fir season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Douglas Fir
Care of Matilija Poppy and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.