Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Texas
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
Rosa canina
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Dog Rose
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Heckenrose
In French
Mexican primrose
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Perro se levantó
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Dog Rose
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Dzika róża
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Dog Rose
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Dog Rose Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Dog Rose are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Dog Rose
Care of Mexican primrose and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.