Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Cropland, Farms, gardens
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ALLIUM cepa 'Burgundy'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Garden Onion, Red Onion
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
लाल प्याज
In German
Matilija Poppy
Rote Zwiebel
In French
Matilija Poppy
Oignon rouge
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Cebolla roja
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Κόκκινο κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Cebola vermelha
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Czerwona cebula
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Red Cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Liliales
Family
Papaveraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Red Onion
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Red Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Red Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Red Onion season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Red Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Onion is Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Red Onion Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Red Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Red Onion are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Red Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- Red Onion leaf color: Not Available
Care of Matilija Poppy and Red Onion
Care of Matilija Poppy and Red Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Red Onion 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 Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.