Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California
America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
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, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
तोरी
In German
Matilija Poppy
Zucchini
In French
Matilija Poppy
Courgette
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
calabacín
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
abobrinha
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Kabaczek
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Violales
Family
Papaveraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Zucchini
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Zucchini season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Zucchini Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Zucchini are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Zucchini
Care of Matilija Poppy and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.