Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Texas
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
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
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mixed Border
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
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Not Available
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
इलेगनस
Mexican primrose
In German
Elaeagnus
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Elaeagnus
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Elaeagnus
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Elaeagnus
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Elaeagnus
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Elaeagnus
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Elaeagnus
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Elaeagnus and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Elaeagnus and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Elaeagnus and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elaeagnus and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Elaeagnus and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Elaeagnus and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Elaeagnus flower color: Not Available
Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Elaeagnus and Mexican primrose
Care of Elaeagnus and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elaeagnus 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.
