Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Mexican primrose
In German
crimson pygmy
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
crimson pygmy
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Myrtales
Family
Berberidaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crimson Pygmy and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Mexican primrose
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.