Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Central America, North America
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Edible dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Matilija Poppy
In German
Wunderblume
Matilija Poppy
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Matilija amapola
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Papaverales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy. Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Mirabilis Jalapa does not have fragrant flowers. Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa 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.