Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Matilija Poppy
In German
sweetshrub
Matilija Poppy
In French
sweetshrub
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Matilija amapola
In Greek
sweetshrub
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
sweetshrub
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
sweetshrub
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Papaverales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Matilija Poppy
Care of Sweetshrub and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Sweetshrub 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.