Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MILIUM effusum
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Milium effusum
Matilija Poppy
In German
Wald-Flattergras
Matilija Poppy
In French
millet étalé
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
effusum milium
Matilija amapola
In Greek
milium effusum
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
milium effusum
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
prosownica rozpierzchła
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
milium effusum
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Papaverales
Family
Poaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy. Milium Effusum doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Milium Effusum does not have fragrant flowers. Milium Effusum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Milium Effusum season is Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy
Care of Milium Effusum and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.