Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Matilija Poppy
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Matilija Poppy
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
mandrake americano
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Ranunculales
Family
Papaveraceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Romneya
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Mayapple
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Mayapple. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Mayapple doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Mayapple 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 Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Mayapple
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Mayapple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Mayapple Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Mayapple are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Mayapple
Care of Matilija Poppy and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Mayapple pruning is done 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.