Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
California
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
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
Orange, Yellow
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Tagetes tenuifolia
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
signet marigold, golden marigold
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
गोल्डन गेंदा
In German
Matilija Poppy
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
In French
Matilija Poppy
Tagète citron
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Tagetes tenuifolia
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
χρυσή κατιφέ
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
calêndula ouro
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Aksamitka wąskolistna
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Asterales
Family
Papaveraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Golden Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Golden Marigold
Care of Matilija Poppy and Golden Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.