Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
California
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal' - Hardneck
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal' - Softneck
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
gardens, Grassland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Purple, Gold, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
anti-cancer, Cold, Digestion problems, Stomach Cancer, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Hardneck Garlic, Porcelain Garlic
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Hardneck Garlic
In German
Matilija Poppy
Hardneck Knoblauch
In French
Matilija Poppy
hardneck ail
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Hardneck ajo
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Hardneck Garlic
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Hardneck Alho
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Hardneck Czosnek
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Allium Hardneck
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Hardneck Garlic doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Hardneck Garlic 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 Hardneck Garlic and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Hardneck Garlic season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Hardneck Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardneck Garlic is Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hardneck Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Hardneck Garlic flower color: White, Purple, Gold, Light Pink and Lavender
- Hardneck Garlic leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic
Care of Matilija Poppy and Hardneck Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Hardneck Garlic pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hardneck Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.