Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
California
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
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
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Ironbark
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Ironbark
In German
Matilija Poppy
Ironbark
In French
Matilija Poppy
Ironbark
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Ironbark
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Ironbark
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Ironbark
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Ironbark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Papaverales
Myrtales
Family
Papaveraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Ironbark
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Ironbark season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Ironbark Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Ironbark are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Ironbark
Care of Matilija Poppy and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.