Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Birds, Deers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Strawberry Bush
In German
Matilija Poppy
Strawberry Bush
In French
Matilija Poppy
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Celastrales
Family
Papaveraceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Strawberry Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Strawberry Bush
Care of Matilija Poppy and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.