Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
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, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
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
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, 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
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
cornea infecion, gonorrhoea
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
Torenia
In German
Evening Primrose
Torenia
In Spanish
onagra
Torenia
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
Torenia
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
Torenia
In Polish
wiesiołka
Torenia
In Latin
vespere Primrose
Torenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Onagraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Torenia
Season and care of Evening Primrose and Torenia is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Torenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Torenia season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Evening Primrose and Torenia Physical Information
Evening Primrose and Torenia physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Torenia are as follows:
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
- Torenia leaf color: Green
Care of Evening Primrose and Torenia
Care of Evening Primrose and Torenia 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 Torenia 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 Torenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
