Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
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
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
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
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
चेरी
In German
Matilija Poppy
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Matilija Poppy
cerisier
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Rosales
Family
Papaveraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Flowering Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry
Care of Matilija Poppy and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.