Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Evening Primrose
Rockets Freifrau
In French
onagre
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
onagra
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
wiesiołka
Rocket Dame
In Latin
vespere Primrose
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Onagraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Evening Primrose and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Dame's Rocket season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Evening Primrose and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Evening Primrose and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Evening Primrose and Dame's Rocket
Care of Evening Primrose and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.