Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Texas
South Africa
Types
Not available
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 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
White, Purple, Blue Violet
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
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
In French
Mexican primrose
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Planta observada azul de la margarita
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Care of Mexican primrose and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Eyed Daisy Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.