Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
California
  
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Oblong Circular Round
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Intestinal irritations
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
गुलाबी Ipe
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
rosa Ipe
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
rose Ipe
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
Pink Ipe
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
ροζ Ipe
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
rosa Ipe
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
różowy Ipe
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Pink Ipe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Handroanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Pink Ipe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Pink Ipe
Care of Matilija Poppy and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.