Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ray
Disk
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
disturbed sites, Grassland, riparian zones, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
0-6
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Average, Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average, Rich, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Broken Bones
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
TITHONIA 'Fiesta Del Sol'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Fiesta del Sol Mexican Sunflower, Mexican Sunflower
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
मैक्सिकन सूरजमुखी
In German
Matilija Poppy
mexikanische Sonnenblume
In French
Matilija Poppy
Mexican sunflower
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
girasol mexicano
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Μεξικού ηλιέλαιο
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
girassol mexicano
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
meksykański słonecznika
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Mexicanus HELIANTHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Applicable
Order
Papaverales
Asterales
Family
Papaveraceae
Acanthaceae
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 Mexican Sunflower
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Mexican Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Mexican Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Mexican Sunflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Mexican Sunflower Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Mexican Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mexican Sunflower height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Mexican Sunflower are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Mexican Sunflower flower color: Orange Red
- Mexican Sunflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Mexican Sunflower
Care of Matilija Poppy and Mexican Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Mexican Sunflower 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 Mexican Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.