Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Snapdragon
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
snapdragon
In German
Matilija Poppy
Löwenmaul
In French
Matilija Poppy
muflier
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
boca de dragón
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
snapdragon
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
snapdragon
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
lwia paszcza
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
snapdragon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Scrophulariales
Family
Papaveraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Snapdragon
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Snapdragon Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Snapdragon are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Snapdragon
Care of Matilija Poppy and Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.