Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
California
  
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White, Yellow green, Silver
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Yellow, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
pruning needed for strong structure
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Russian Olive
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
रूस ओलिव
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
russische Olive
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
Olive russe
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
oliva ruso
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
Ρωσική Ελιάς
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
Olive russo
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
rosyjski Olive
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Russian Olive
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Rhamnales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Elaeagnaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Elaeagnus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Russian Olive
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Russian Olive season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Russian Olive Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Russian Olive are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Matilija Poppy and Russian Olive
Care of Matilija Poppy and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.