Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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
White, Red, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
हीथ
Evening Primrose
In German
Heidekraut
Evening Primrose
In Greek
ερείκη
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
urze
Evening Primrose
In Polish
wrzos
wiesiołka
In Latin
Heather
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Heather and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Heather and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heather and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Heather and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Heather and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Heather and Evening Primrose
Care of Heather and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.