Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Light Green
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
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Leaves used for wrapping food, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Saba kela
In German
Matilija Poppy
saba Banane
In French
Matilija Poppy
saba banane
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
saba plátano
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
saba banana
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
saba de banana
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
saba banana
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Zingiberales
Family
Papaveraceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Saba Banana
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Saba Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Saba Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Saba Banana season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Saba Banana Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Saba Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Saba Banana are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Saba Banana
Care of Matilija Poppy and Saba Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Saba Banana 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 Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.