Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
China, Korea
Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Evening Primrose
chinesische Kastanie
In French
onagre
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
onagra
Castaño chino
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
castanha chinesa
In Polish
wiesiołka
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
vespere Primrose
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Evening Primrose and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Chinese Chestnut season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Evening Primrose and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Evening Primrose and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Evening Primrose and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Evening Primrose and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.