Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Aegopodium podagraria
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
Evening Primrose
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Evening Primrose
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
onagre
In Spanish
biznaga
onagra
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Evening Primrose
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
wiesiołka
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Evening Primrose
Care of Bishop's Weed and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.