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About Matilija Poppy and Smokebush


About Smokebush and Matilija Poppy


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Tree   

Origin
California   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
10   
99+

Habitat
Chaparral, River side   
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
8-3   

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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
300.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow   
Pink, Light Pink, Rose   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Tan   
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green, Burgundy, Plum   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Burgundy, Plum   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Oval   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

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 Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted   
Water deeply about once a week   

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   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
organic fertlizers   
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers   

Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt   
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   
Bees, Not Available   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Dermatitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Used in parkland   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Stops hair loss   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain   
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic   

Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri   
COTINUS 'Grace'   

Common Name
Matilija Poppy   
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree   

In Hindi
Matilija Poppy   
Smokebush   

In German
Matilija Poppy   
Smokebush   

In French
Matilija Poppy   
Smokebush   

In Spanish
Matilija amapola   
Smokebush   

In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας   
Smokebush   

In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy   
Smokebush   

In Polish
Matilija Poppy   
Smokebush   

In Latin
Matilija Poppy   
Smokebush   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Papaverales   
Sapindales   

Family
Papaveraceae   
Anacardiaceae   

Genus
Romneya   
Cotinus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Rhoeae   

Subfamily
Papaveroideae   
Anacardioideae   

Number of Species
2   
99+
4   
99+

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Smokebush

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Smokebush? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Smokebush. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Smokebush doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Smokebush 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 Smokebush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Smokebush

Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Smokebush is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Smokebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Smokebush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Smokebush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Matilija Poppy and Smokebush Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Smokebush physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Smokebush are as follows:

Care of Matilija Poppy and Smokebush

Care of Matilija Poppy and Smokebush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Smokebush 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 Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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