Ceanothus

Mexican primrose

About Ceanothus and Mexican primrose

Ceanothus

Mexican primrose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Texas

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

5025

0 40000

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Habitat

Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-88-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-7

10-6

Sunset Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Hot Pink

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Alternate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CEANOTHUS x pallidus

OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

Wild lilac

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

Ceanothus

Mexican primrose

In German

Ceanothus

Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

Ceanothus

Mexican primrose

In Spanish

Ceanothus

Primrose mexicana

In Greek

Ceanothus

Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

Ceanothus

Mexican Primrose

In Polish

Ceanothus

Mexican Primrose

In Latin

Ceanothus

Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Myrtales

Family

Rhamnaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Ceanothus

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

70145

1 27800

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Properties of Ceanothus and Mexican primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Ceanothus and Mexican primrose? We provide you with everything About Ceanothus and Mexican primrose. Ceanothus doesn't have thorns and Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Ceanothus does not have fragrant flowers. Ceanothus has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Mexican primrose has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ceanothus and Mexican primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ceanothus and Mexican primrose

Season and care of Ceanothus and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Mexican primrose season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.

Ceanothus and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Ceanothus and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Mexican primrose are as follows:

Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Ceanothus and Mexican primrose

Care of Ceanothus and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ceanothus 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.