Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
California
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Periwinkle
In German
Matilija Poppy
Immergrün
In French
Matilija Poppy
Pervenche
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Bígaro
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Mirta
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Barwinek
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Papaverales
Geraniales
Family
Papaveraceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Romneya
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Periwinkle
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Periwinkle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Periwinkle Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Periwinkle are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Periwinkle
Care of Matilija Poppy and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.