About Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Riverbanks
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
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
Purple, Silver
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
0-10-10 NPK fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Drought, Edema
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Noxious Weed
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SACCHARUM ravennae
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Hardy Pampas Grass, Plume Grass, Ravennagrass
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Plume Grass
Matilija Poppy
In German
Plume Gras
Matilija Poppy
In French
Plume Herbe
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Penacho de hierba
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Plume Grass
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Plume grama
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Pióropusz Trawa
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Kessinger Grass
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Papaverales
Family
Poaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy. Plume Grass doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Plume Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Plume Grass has allergic reactions like Noxious Weed and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Noxious Weed. 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 Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plume Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Plume Grass is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plume Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Plume Grass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Plume Grass flower color: Purple and Silver
Plume Grass leaf color: White and Gray Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy
Care of Plume Grass and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plume Grass pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Plume Grass 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.