Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
California
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Vicia ambigua, Vicia eriocarpa, Vicia microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Calcium Sulphate, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
No serious insect or disease problems, Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
VICIA villosa
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Fodder Vetch, Hairy Vetch
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
hairy vetch
In German
Matilija Poppy
Zottelwicke
In French
Matilija Poppy
vesce velue
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
veza
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
τριχωτό βίκος
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
ervilhaca peluda
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
owłosione wyki
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
pea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Fabales
Family
Papaveraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Vicieae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Faboideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Hairy Vetch doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Hairy Vetch 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 Hairy Vetch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Hairy Vetch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Hairy Vetch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hairy Vetch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hairy Vetch height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Hairy Vetch flower color: White and Purple
- Hairy Vetch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch
Care of Matilija Poppy and Hairy Vetch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Hairy Vetch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hairy Vetch needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.