Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
wastelands
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
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
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
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Lavatera
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
In German
Matilija Poppy
Malve
In French
Matilija Poppy
mauve
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
malva
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
μολόχα
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
malva
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
malwa
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Malvales
Family
Papaveraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Lavatera
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Lavatera? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Lavatera. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Lavatera doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Lavatera 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 Lavatera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Lavatera
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Lavatera is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Lavatera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Lavatera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Lavatera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavatera is Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Lavatera Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Lavatera physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Lavatera are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
- Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lavatera
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lavatera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavatera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
