Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
California
Types
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
use all-purpose fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bumblebees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Wild Snapdragon
Matilija Poppy
In German
Wilde Snapdragon
Matilija Poppy
In French
Snapdragon sauvage
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Salvaje Snapdragon
Matilija amapola
In Greek
άγρια Snapdragon
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Selvagem Snapdragon
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Dziki Snapdragon
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Phlox Ferae
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Papaverales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scrophularioideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy. Wild Snapdragon doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Snapdragon does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Snapdragon has allergic reactions like Depression, High blood cholestrol and Pain and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Depression, High blood cholestrol and Pain. 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 Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Snapdragon 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 Wild Snapdragon 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.