Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
California
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-10
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Freesia
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Freesia
In German
Matilija Poppy
Freesie
In French
Matilija Poppy
Freesia
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
fresia
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
freesia
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
freesia
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
frezja
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Freesia
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Freesia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Freesia Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Freesia are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Freesia
Care of Matilija Poppy and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.