Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
California
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Lake Sides, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Antiasthamatic, Expectorant, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PETASITES japonicus 'Argentea'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Japanese Butterbur
In German
Matilija Poppy
japanische Pestwurz
In French
Matilija Poppy
Japanese Butterbur
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
petasita japonesa
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Japanese Butterbur
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Carrapicho japonês
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
japoński Lepiężnik
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Japanese Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Asterales
Family
Papaveraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Japanese Butterbur
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Japanese Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Japanese Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Butterbur season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Japanese Butterbur Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Japanese Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Japanese Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Japanese Butterbur are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Japanese Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Japanese Butterbur leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Japanese Butterbur
Care of Matilija Poppy and Japanese Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Japanese Butterbur 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 Japanese Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.