Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
California
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-11
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, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
dwarf papyrus
In German
Matilija Poppy
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Matilija Poppy
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
papiro enano
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
papiro anão
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Papaveraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Matilija Poppy and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.