Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
  
California
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
  
Chaparral, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,150.00 cm
  
18
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Chocolate
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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
  
organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
  
Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
cathartic, Diarrhea
  
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
  
Flower Stalk
  
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
  
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
IRIS pseudacorus
  
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
Common Name
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Hindi
Pale Yellow Iris
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In German
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In French
Iris pseudacorus
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Spanish
Iris pseudacorus
  
Matilija amapola
  
In Greek
Pale Yellow Iris
  
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
In Portuguese
Pale Yellow Iris
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Polish
Kosaciec żółty
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Latin
Pale Yellow Iris
  
Matilija Poppy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Papaverales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Papaveraceae
  
Genus
Iris
  
Romneya
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Irideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Papaveroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Pale Yellow Iris and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Pale Yellow Iris and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pale Yellow Iris season is Spring and Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pale Yellow Iris and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Pale Yellow Iris and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Pale Yellow Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 1,150.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pale Yellow Iris and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Pale Yellow Iris flower color: Light Yellow and Chocolate
Pale Yellow Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Matilija Poppy
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pale Yellow Iris 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 Pale Yellow Iris 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.