Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
Matilija Poppy
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Matilija Poppy
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Papaverales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy. Nellie Stevens Holly has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Nellie Stevens Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Nellie Stevens Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Nellie Stevens Holly 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.