Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Australia
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Pruning may be required for height clearance
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
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
Anodyne, Odontalgic
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Wilga
Matilija Poppy
In German
Pirol
Matilija Poppy
In French
loriot
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
oriol
Matilija amapola
In Greek
φλώρος
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Wilga
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
oriole
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Papaverales
Family
Rutaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wilga and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Wilga and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Wilga and Matilija Poppy. Wilga doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Wilga does not have fragrant flowers. Wilga has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Wilga and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wilga and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Wilga and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Wilga and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wilga and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Wilga and Matilija Poppy
Care of Wilga and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Wilga 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.