Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Dudleya
In German
Matilija Poppy
Dudleya
In French
Matilija Poppy
Dudleya
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
dudleya
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Dudleya
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Dudleya
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Saxifragales
Family
Papaveraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Dudleya. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Dudleya 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 Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Dudleya
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Dudleya season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Dudleya Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Dudleya are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Matilija Poppy and Dudleya
Care of Matilija Poppy and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Dudleya 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 Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.