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About Matilija Poppy and Lupine


About Lupine and Matilija Poppy


What is

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   
200   
27

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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
2.95 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
1.50 cm   
99+

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   

Season

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   

Care

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   

Facts

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   

Benefits

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   

Scientific Name

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   

Classification

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   

Number of Species
2   
99+
200   
99+

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Lupine

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

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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:

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.

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