Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
California
North America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
skyrocket juniper
In German
Matilija Poppy
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Matilija Poppy
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Papaverales
Pinales
Family
Papaveraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color: Not Available
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Matilija Poppy and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.