Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
California
Types
Robusta blue, Robusta green, Curvula
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-13
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9-1
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Gray, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as a grain, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS curvula
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Weeping Lovegrass
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Weeping Lovegrass
Matilija Poppy
In German
Weinend lovegrass
Matilija Poppy
In French
Weeping lovegrass
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Pasto llorón
Matilija amapola
In Greek
κλάμα Lovegrass
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
chorando lovegrass
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Płacząca Lovegrass
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Plorans Lovegrass
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Papaverales
Family
Poaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy. Weeping Lovegrass doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Weeping Lovegrass does not have fragrant flowers. Weeping Lovegrass has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis and Pollen and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis and Pollen. 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 Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Lovegrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Weeping Lovegrass flower color: Gray and Lavender
Weeping Lovegrass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy
Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Lovegrass pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Weeping Lovegrass 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.