Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
China, Japan
Types
Not available
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Bush Clover Shrub
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Bush Clover Strauch
In French
Mexican primrose
Bush Clover Arbuste
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Bush Clover arbusto
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Bush Clover Krzew
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Lespedeza
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Desmodieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Bush Clover
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Bush Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Bush Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Bush Clover season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Bush Clover Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Bush Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Bush Clover are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
- Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Bush Clover
Care of Mexican primrose and Bush Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
