Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
California
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Chaparral, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
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
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
  
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
  
Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flower Stalk
  
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
  
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Hindi
जरुल
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In German
Königinblume
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
  
Matilija amapola
  
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Matilija Poppy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Papaverales
  
Family
Lythraceae
  
Papaveraceae
  
Genus
Lagerstroemia
  
Romneya
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Papaveroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pride of India and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Pride of India and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Pride of India and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pride of India and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pride of India and Matilija Poppy
Care of Pride of India and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Pride of India 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.