Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Enkianthus
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Enkianthus
In German
Matilija Poppy
Enkianthus
In French
Matilija Poppy
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Enkianthus
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Enkianthus
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Enkianthus
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Ericales
Family
Papaveraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Enkianthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Enkianthus
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Enkianthus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Enkianthus Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Enkianthus are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Enkianthus
Care of Matilija Poppy and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.