Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
California
Australia
Types
Not Available
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very 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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Silver Wattle
In German
Matilija Poppy
Silver Wattle
In French
Matilija Poppy
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Fabales
Family
Papaveraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Silver Wattle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle
Care of Matilija Poppy and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.