Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
California
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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, Sand
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
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
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
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
शकरकंद
In German
Matilija Poppy
Süßkartoffel
In French
Matilija Poppy
Patate douce
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Batata
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Batata doce
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Solanales
Family
Papaveraceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Potato season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Matilija Poppy and Sweet Potato
Care of Matilija Poppy and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.