Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Marginal wood fern
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
marginal wood fern
In German
Matilija Poppy
marginal Holz fern
In French
Matilija Poppy
marginal dryoptéride
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
helecho de madera marginal
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
samambaia de madeira marginal
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
marginalne drewna paproci
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Fern marginalibus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Papaverales
Polypodiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Marginal Wood Fern
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Marginal Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Marginal Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Marginal Wood Fern Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Marginal Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Marginal Wood Fern are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Marginal Wood Fern
Care of Matilija Poppy and Marginal Wood Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.