Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Perennial
  
Origin
China
  
Texas
  
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
  
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Alternate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
  
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
  
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
  
OENOTHERA mexicana
  
Common Name
Barberry
  
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
  
In Hindi
Burberry
  
Mexican primrose
  
In German
Burberry
  
Rosa Nachtkerze
  
In French
Burberry
  
Mexican primrose
  
In Spanish
Burberry
  
Primrose mexicana
  
In Greek
Burberry
  
Μεξικού Primrose
  
In Portuguese
Burberry
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Polish
kwaśnica
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Latin
Barberry
  
Mexicanus Primrose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Berberis
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Onagroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Barberry and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Barberry and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Barberry and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Barberry and Mexican primrose
Care of Barberry and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.