Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
California
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Not Available
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Never Over-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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Ligustrum vulgare
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Privet
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Privet
In German
Matilija Poppy
Liguster
In French
Matilija Poppy
Troène
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Ligustrum
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
αγριομύρτια
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Ligustrum
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
ligustr
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Scrophulariales
Family
Papaveraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Privet
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Privet? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Privet. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Privet doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Privet 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 Privet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Privet
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Privet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Privet is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Privet is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Privet Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Privet are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Privet flower color: White
- Privet leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Privet
Care of Matilija Poppy and Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, 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 Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.