Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
California
  
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
Blue, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loose, Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loose, Moist
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
Lupinus
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Hybrid Lupine
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
वृक संयंत्र
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
lupine
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
usine de lupin
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
planta de lupino
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
φυτό λούπινο
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
tremoço planta
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
łubin roślin
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Plinio herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Lupinus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Lupine
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Lupine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Lupine Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Lupine are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lupine
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.