Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
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, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, 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
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Pawpaw
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Matilija Poppy
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Matilija Poppy
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
planta de la papaya
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
planta mamão
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
quince herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Magnoliales
Family
Papaveraceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Romneya
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Pawpaw
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Pawpaw season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Pawpaw Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Pawpaw are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Pawpaw
Care of Matilija Poppy and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.