Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
persian violet
In German
Matilija Poppy
persian violet
In French
Matilija Poppy
persian violet
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Violeta persa
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Violeta persa
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Persian Violet
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Gentianales
Family
Papaveraceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Exaceae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Persian Violet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet
Care of Matilija Poppy and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.