Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Sunny Edge, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Brown, Purple, Purplish-black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Cream
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
15-0-15, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, eyespot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Branch, Flowering Tips, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, repels deer
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PENNISETUM glaucum 'purple millet'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Millet, Pearl Millet
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
purple millet
In German
Matilija Poppy
purple millet
In French
Matilija Poppy
millet pourpre
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
purple millet
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
purple millet
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
purple millet
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
purple millet
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
purple millet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Cyperales
Family
Papaveraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Millet
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Millet is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Purple Millet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Purple Millet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Purple Millet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Millet is Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Purple Millet Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Purple Millet physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Purple Millet height is 90.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Purple Millet are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Purple Millet flower color: Brown, Purple and Purplish-black
- Purple Millet leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Millet
Care of Matilija Poppy and Purple Millet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Purple Millet pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Millet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.