Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Texas
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Not available
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 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
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
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
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Calla Lily
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Mexican primrose
Lys calla
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Cala
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Calla
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Calla Lily
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Alismatales
Family
Onagraceae
Araceae
Genus
Oenothera
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Calla Lily
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Calla Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Mexican primrose and Calla Lily Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Calla Lily are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Calla Lily
Care of Mexican primrose and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.