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About Evening Primrose and Juniper


About Juniper and Evening Primrose


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Needled or Scaled Evergreen   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States   
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia   

Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon   
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper   

Number of Varieties
13   
99+
170   
31

Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas   
Riverbanks, Sandy areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
4-7   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
7-1   

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   
A2, A3, 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   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
0.10 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Blue, Purple   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Tan   
Blue Violet, Purple   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong   
Needle like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Moderate   

In Spring
Moderate   
Alternate Days   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails   
Red blotch, Rust   

Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Insects   
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation   
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Ground Cover   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss   
Acne, Perfumes   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility   
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Eczema   
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative   

Part of Plant Used
Root   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border   
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'   
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'   

Common Name
Suncups, sundrops   
Greek Juniper   

In Hindi
Evening Primrose   
Aaraar   

In German
Evening Primrose   
Wacholder   

In French
onagre   
Genévrier   

In Spanish
onagra   
Juniperus   

In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο   
Greek Juniper   

In Portuguese
Evening Primrose   
Jałowiec   

In Polish
wiesiołka   
Juniperus   

In Latin
vespere Primrose   
Juniperus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Coniferophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Pinopsida   

Order
Myrtales   
Pinales   

Family
Onagraceae   
Cupressaceae   

Genus
Oenothera   
Juniperus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   

Tribe
Onagreae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Onagroideae   
Cupressoideae   

Number of Species
145   
99+
67   
99+

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Properties of Evening Primrose and Juniper

Wondering what are the properties of Evening Primrose and Juniper? We provide you with everything About Evening Primrose and Juniper. Evening Primrose doesn't have thorns and Juniper 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 Juniper 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 Juniper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Juniper

Season and care of Evening Primrose and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Juniper season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Evening Primrose and Juniper Physical Information

Evening Primrose and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Juniper are as follows:

Care of Evening Primrose and Juniper

Care of Evening Primrose and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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