Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
California
  
Western United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
Moist woods, Redwood forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Adequately
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial 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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Groundcover, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
OXALIS oregana
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Redwood Sorrel
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
Redwood Sorrel
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
Redwood Sorrel
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
Redwood Sorrel
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
Redwood alazán
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
Redwood Sorrel
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
Redwood Sorrel
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
Redwood szczaw
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Rumex Redwood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Oxalis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Redwood Sorrel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Redwood Sorrel are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Matilija Poppy and Redwood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.