Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
California
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Japan
Types
Not Available
V. vitis-idaea var. vitis-idaea, V. vitis-idaea var. minus Lodd
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Requires regular watering, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
VACCINIUM vitis-idaea
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Lingonberry
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Lingonberry
In German
Matilija Poppy
Preiselbeere
In French
Matilija Poppy
Airelle
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Lingonberry
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Lingonberry
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Lingonberry
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
borówki brusznicy
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Lingonberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Ericales
Family
Papaveraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Lingonberry doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Lingonberry 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 Lingonberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Lingonberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Lingonberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lingonberry is Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lingonberry height is 10.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Lingonberry flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Lingonberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lingonberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Lingonberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lingonberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.