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
Hybrid origin
Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Subarctic ladyfern, Asplenium ladyfern, Southern Lady Fern
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
hedge rows, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade
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, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Nasal irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Athyrium filix-femina
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
Ladyfern
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
lady fern
In German
Evening Primrose
Wald-Frauenfarn
In French
onagre
Athyrium filix-femina
In Spanish
onagra
Athyrium filix-femina
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
lady fern
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
lady fern
In Polish
wiesiołka
Wietlica samicza
In Latin
vespere Primrose
lady fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Myrtales
Polypodiales
Family
Onagraceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Physematieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Ladyfern
Season and care of Evening Primrose and Ladyfern is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Ladyfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Ladyfern season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Ladyfern is Loam while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ladyfern is Acidic, Neutral.
Evening Primrose and Ladyfern Physical Information
Evening Primrose and Ladyfern physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Ladyfern height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Ladyfern are as follows:
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Ladyfern flower color: Not Available
- Ladyfern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Evening Primrose and Ladyfern
Care of Evening Primrose and Ladyfern 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 Ladyfern 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 Ladyfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
