Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Asia, China, Japan
  
California
  
Types
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
Chaparral, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
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
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Brown
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrow
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
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
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Shallots
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
  
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
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
  
organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
  
Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
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
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
  
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Flower Stalk
  
Other Uses
Used as a moth repellent
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ALLIUM fistulosum
  
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
Common Name
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Hindi
Scallion
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In German
Scallion
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In French
Scallion
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Spanish
Cebollino
  
Matilija amapola
  
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
  
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
In Portuguese
Scallion
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Polish
Scallion
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Latin
Scallion
  
Matilija Poppy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Papaverales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Papaveraceae
  
Genus
Allium
  
Romneya
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Allieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Allioideae
  
Papaveroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Scallion and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Scallion and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Scallion and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scallion is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scallion is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Scallion and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Scallion and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Scallion and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Scallion flower color: Ivory
Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Scallion and Matilija Poppy
Care of Scallion and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scallion 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 Scallion 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.