Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Texas
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Skin irritation, 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.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Delicata Squash
In French
Mexican primrose
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Delicata Squash
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Delicata Squash
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Delicata Squash
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Onagraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Delicata Squash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Mexican primrose and Delicata Squash
Care of Mexican primrose and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
