Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Texas
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 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
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Does not require 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
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
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Curly wurly
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Corkscrew Rush
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Corkscrew Rush
In French
Mexican primrose
Corkscrew Rush
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Corkscrew Rush
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Corkscrew Rush
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Corkscrew Rush
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Corkscrew Rush
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Corkscrew Rush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Corkscrew Rush
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Corkscrew Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Corkscrew Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Corkscrew Rush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Corkscrew Rush Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Corkscrew Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Corkscrew Rush are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
- Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Corkscrew Rush
Care of Mexican primrose and Corkscrew Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.