Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
California
  
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White, Red, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
Ammonium Nitrate
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
CALLUNA vulgaris
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Heather, Common heather, Ling
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
हीथ
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
Heidekraut
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
bruyère
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
brezo
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
ερείκη
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
urze
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
wrzos
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Heather
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Calluna
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Ericeae
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Ericoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Heather
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Heather season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Heather Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Heather are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Heather
Care of Matilija Poppy and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.