Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Mexican primrose
In German
Crapemyrtle
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Crapemyrtle
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Mexican primrose
Care of Crapemyrtle and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle 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.