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
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
reseeds, root cutting
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, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Beans
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
बीजपत्र
In German
Evening Primrose
Cotyledon
In French
onagre
Cotyledon
In Spanish
onagra
Cotyledon
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
Cotyledon
In Polish
wiesiołka
Liścień
In Latin
vespere Primrose
Cotyledon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Properties of Evening Primrose and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Evening Primrose and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Evening Primrose and Cotyledon. Evening Primrose doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Evening Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Evening Primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Evening Primrose and Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Cotyledon
Season and care of Evening Primrose and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Cotyledon season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Evening Primrose and Cotyledon Physical Information
Evening Primrose and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Cotyledon are as follows:
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Evening Primrose and Cotyledon
Care of Evening Primrose and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon pruning is done 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.