About Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Lakes, Ponds
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
जल पोस्ता
In German
Matilija Poppy
Wasser Poppy
In French
Matilija Poppy
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
amapola agua
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
água Poppy
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Alismatales
Family
Papaveraceae
Alismataceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Water Poppy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy
Care of Matilija Poppy and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.