Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
World/Pandemic
Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Papyrus
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
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
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
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 let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
dwarf papyrus
In German
Evening Primrose
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
onagre
papyrus nain
In Spanish
onagra
papiro enano
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
papiro anão
In Polish
wiesiołka
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
vespere Primrose
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Evening Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Evening Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Evening Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Evening Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Evening Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.