Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Alaska fern
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
Matilija Poppy
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
Matilija Poppy
In French
Soft Shield Fern
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Papaverales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Polystichum
Romneya
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Soft Shield Fern and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Soft Shield Fern and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Matilija Poppy
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern 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.