Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Greener Pastures
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Grassland
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
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
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Medium
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
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
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
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Purple Lovegrass
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
eragrostis spectabilis
In German
Matilija Poppy
eragrostis spectabilis
In French
Matilija Poppy
eragrostis spectabilis
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Eragrostis spectabilis
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
eragrostis spectabilis
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Eragrostis spectabilis
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Eragrostis okazałe
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Eragrostis spectabilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Cyperales
Family
Papaveraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Purple Lovegrass doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Purple Lovegrass 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 Lovegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Purple Lovegrass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
- Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass
Care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Lovegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Purple Lovegrass 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 Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
