Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
red alder
In German
Matilija Poppy
rot-Erle
In French
Matilija Poppy
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
aliso rojo
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Fagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Red Alder
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Red Alder season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Red Alder Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Red Alder are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Red Alder
Care of Matilija Poppy and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.