Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Purple Butterbur
In German
Matilija Poppy
Lila Pestwurz
In French
Matilija Poppy
Violet Butterbur
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
púrpura petasita
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Purple Butterbur
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
roxo Carrapicho
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Purple Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Asterales
Family
Papaveraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Purple Butterbur doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Purple Butterbur 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 Purple Butterbur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Purple Butterbur season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur
Care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Purple Butterbur 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 Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.