Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Texas
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Mexican primrose
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Rocket Dame
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Mexican primrose
Care of Dame's Rocket and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.