Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
South America
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Olive, Orange Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tiny fruits
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Vitamin C
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON peruvianum
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Wild Tomato
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Wild Tomato
Matilija Poppy
In German
Tomaten (Sektion)
Matilija Poppy
In French
Lycopersicon
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Solanum subsect. Lycopersicon
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Wild Tomato
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Wild Tomato
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Pomidor
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Wild Tomato
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Papaverales
Family
Solanaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy. Wild Tomato doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Tomato does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Tomato has allergic reactions like Rash and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Rash. 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 Tomato and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wild Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Tomato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Tomato height is 40.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Wild Tomato flower color: Yellow
Wild Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy
Care of Wild Tomato and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Tomato 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 Tomato 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.