Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
North Africa
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
Matilija Poppy
In German
Saharan myrtle
Matilija Poppy
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Papaverales
Family
Myrtaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.