Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong to ablanceolate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Sourwood
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Sourwood
In German
Matilija Poppy
Sourwood
In French
Matilija Poppy
Sourwood
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Sourwood
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Sourwood
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Sourwood
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Ericales
Family
Papaveraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Sourwood. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Sourwood doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sourwood 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 Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Sourwood
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Sourwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Sourwood Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Sourwood are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Sourwood
Care of Matilija Poppy and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.