Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Lignum Vitae
In German
Matilija Poppy
Lignum Vitae
In French
Matilija Poppy
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Palo santo
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
pau-santo
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Sapindales
Family
Papaveraceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Lignum Vitae season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.