Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Leaf spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
YUCCA harrimaniae
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
mound lily
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
palm lily
In German
Matilija Poppy
palm lily
In French
Matilija Poppy
palm lily
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
palm lily
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
palm lily
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
palm lily
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
palm lily
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
palm lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Liliales
Family
Papaveraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Palm lily
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Palm lily is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Palm lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Palm lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Palm lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Palm lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Palm lily Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Palm lily physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Palm lily height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Palm lily are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Palm lily flower color: Pink and Ivory
- Palm lily leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Palm lily
Care of Matilija Poppy and Palm lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Palm lily 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 Palm lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.