Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Texas
Types
-
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Pink
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Corydalis
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORYDALIS sempervirens
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Capnoides
Mexican primrose
In German
Capnoides
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
capnoides
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Capnoides
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Capnoides
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Capnoides
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Capnoides
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
capnoides
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Myrtales
Family
Fumariaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Hypholoma
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fumarioideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Capnoides and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Capnoides and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Capnoides and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capnoides season is Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capnoides is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Capnoides and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Capnoides and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Capnoides and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Capnoides and Mexican primrose
Care of Capnoides and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capnoides 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.