Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Texas
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
धनिया
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Koriander
In French
Mexican primrose
Coriandre
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Cilantro
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Coentro
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Kolendra
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
coriandri album
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Cilantro
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Cilantro season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Cilantro Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Cilantro are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Cilantro
Care of Mexican primrose and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.