Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-12
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, 12, 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, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
regal geranium
In German
Matilija Poppy
Regal Geranie
In French
Matilija Poppy
geranium royale
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
geranio regia
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
gerânio régio
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
regal geranium
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Geraniales
Family
Papaveraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Romneya
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Unknown
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Regal Geranium
Care of Matilija Poppy and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.