Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
Pepper
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Evening Primrose
Capsicum
In French
onagre
Capsicum
In Spanish
onagra
Pimiento
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
cápsico
In Polish
wiesiołka
papryka
In Latin
vespere Primrose
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Capsicum
Season and care of Evening Primrose and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Capsicum season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Evening Primrose and Capsicum Physical Information
Evening Primrose and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Capsicum are as follows:
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Evening Primrose and Capsicum
Care of Evening Primrose and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.