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About Matilija Poppy and Jasmine


About Jasmine and Matilija Poppy


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   

Origin
California   
Southern Africa   

Types
Not Available   
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
100   
99+

Habitat
Chaparral, River side   
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow   
Pale White, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Green, Tan   
Black, Brown   

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   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Oblovate   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
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 Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted   
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

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   
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   

Fertilizers
organic fertlizers   
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt   
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Hanging Basket, small hedge   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain   
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk   
Flowers, Root   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri   
ALOE arborescens   

Common Name
Matilija Poppy   
Hydrangea or hortensia   

In Hindi
Matilija Poppy   
चमेली   

In German
Matilija Poppy   
Jasmin   

In French
Matilija Poppy   
Jasmin   

In Spanish
Matilija amapola   
Hortensia   

In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας   
υδραγεία   

In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy   
Jasmin   

In Polish
Matilija Poppy   
Jasmin   

In Latin
Matilija Poppy   
Jasmin   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Papaverales   
Scrophulariales   

Family
Papaveraceae   
Aloaceae   

Genus
Romneya   
Jasminium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Jasmineae   

Subfamily
Papaveroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
2   
99+
200   
99+

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Jasmine

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Jasmine. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Jasmine 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 Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Jasmine

Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Jasmine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Matilija Poppy and Jasmine Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Jasmine are as follows:

Care of Matilija Poppy and Jasmine

Care of Matilija Poppy and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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