Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep immersed in 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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Frogs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Pepperwort
In German
Matilija Poppy
Pepperwort
In French
Matilija Poppy
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Pepperwort
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Pepperwort
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Pepperwort
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Papaveraceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
NA
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Pepperwort season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort
Care of Matilija Poppy and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.