Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Container, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Evening Primrose
In German
Harfensträucher
Evening Primrose
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
onagre
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
onagra
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
wiesiołka
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Evening Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus Forskohlii does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor and Evening Primrose has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor. 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 Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Evening Primrose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.