Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
California
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
cathartic, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
IRIS pseudacorus
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Pale Yellow Iris
In German
Matilija Poppy
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
In French
Matilija Poppy
Iris pseudacorus
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Iris pseudacorus
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Pale Yellow Iris
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Pale Yellow Iris
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Kosaciec żółty
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Pale Yellow Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Pale Yellow Iris
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Pale Yellow Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Pale Yellow Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Pale Yellow Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Pale Yellow Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pale Yellow Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Pale Yellow Iris Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Pale Yellow Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pale Yellow Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 1,150.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Pale Yellow Iris are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Pale Yellow Iris flower color: Light Yellow and Chocolate
- Pale Yellow Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Pale Yellow Iris
Care of Matilija Poppy and Pale Yellow Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Pale Yellow Iris 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 Pale Yellow Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.