Mexican primrose

Dwarf Cattail

About Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail

Mexican primrose

Dwarf Cattail

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Aquatics

Origin

Texas

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush

Number of Varieties

2530

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Habitat

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-103-11

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Light brown, Light Red

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

Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Alternate

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

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

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, In Water

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Runners

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

Plant grows in water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Aquatic Plant

In Spring

Moderate

Aquatic Plant

In Winter

Average Water

Aquatic Plant

Soil

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Nitrogen, Phosphate

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Birds, Flying insects

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Leaves

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OENOTHERA mexicana

TYPHA minima

Common Name

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

Dwarf Cattail

In Hindi

Mexican primrose

बौना कैटेल

In German

Rosa Nachtkerze

Dwarf Rohrkolben

In French

Mexican primrose

Cattail nain

In Spanish

Primrose mexicana

Espadaña enano

In Greek

Μεξικού Primrose

Νάνος Cattail

In Portuguese

Mexican Primrose

Tifa Dwarf

In Polish

Mexican Primrose

Dwarf Ożypałka

In Latin

Mexicanus Primrose

Pumilio Cattail

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Poales

Family

Onagraceae

Typhaceae

Genus

Oenothera

Typha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

1451

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail. Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail

Season and care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.

Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information

Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:

Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail

Care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.