Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Black Dyes, Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Polemonium caeruleum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Jacob's Ladder
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Jacob's Ladder
In German
Matilija Poppy
Jacob's Ladder
In French
Matilija Poppy
Jacob's Ladder
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Jacob's Ladder
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Jacob's Ladder
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Jacob's Ladder
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Jacob's Ladder
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Jacob's Ladder
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Ericales
Family
Papaveraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Jacob's Ladder
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Jacob's Ladder is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Jacob's Ladder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Jacob's Ladder season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Jacob's Ladder Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Jacob's Ladder physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Jacob's Ladder are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Matilija Poppy and Jacob's Ladder
Care of Matilija Poppy and Jacob's Ladder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.