Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Mexican Hat
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Mexican Hat
In French
candélabre primevère
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
mexican Hat
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Mexican Hat
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Mexican Hat
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Mexican Hat
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.