Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Oswego चाय
In German
Matilija Poppy
Oswego Tee
In French
Matilija Poppy
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
té Oswego
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Papaverales
Lamiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Oswego Tea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea
Care of Matilija Poppy and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.