Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Asia
  
Texas
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Mountains
  
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
5-1
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
  
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
  
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
  
Alternate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Cold climate
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
  
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
  
OENOTHERA mexicana
  
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
  
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
  
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
  
Mexican primrose
  
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
  
Rosa Nachtkerze
  
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
  
Mexican primrose
  
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
  
Primrose mexicana
  
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
  
Μεξικού Primrose
  
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
  
Mexicanus Primrose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Meconopsis
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Onagroideae
  
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Mexican primrose season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Mexican primrose
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.