Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Foxtail Grass
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Foxtail Grass
In French
candélabre primevère
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
grama de foxtail
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
ber trawy
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
panicum Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Foxtail Grass
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.