Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Matilija Poppy
Rhabarber
In French
Matilija Poppy
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Ruibarbo
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Rabarbar
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Papaverales
Caryophyllales
Family
Papaveraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Rhubarb has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Rhubarb season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb
Care of Matilija Poppy and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.