Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Texas
Types
-
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, 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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Crested Iris
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Mexican primrose
In German
Crested Iris
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Crested Iris
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Crested Iris
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Mexicanus Primrose
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Iridaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Crested Iris and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Crested Iris and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Mexican primrose
Care of Crested Iris and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.