Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Bearded Iris
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Schwertlilie
In French
Mexican primrose
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
bearded Iris
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Bearded Iris
Care of Mexican primrose and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.