Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
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
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
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.