Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial 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
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
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
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
Texas Sage
In German
Evening Primrose
Texas Sage
In French
onagre
Texas Sage
In Spanish
onagra
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
Texas Sábio
In Polish
wiesiołka
Texas Sage
In Latin
vespere Primrose
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Texas Sage
Season and care of Evening Primrose and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Texas Sage season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Evening Primrose and Texas Sage Physical Information
Evening Primrose and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Texas Sage are as follows:
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Evening Primrose and Texas Sage
Care of Evening Primrose and Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
