Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Texas
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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, 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
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, 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.
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Mexican primrose
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Onagraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Dame's Rocket
Care of Mexican primrose and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.