Mexican primrose

Dwarf Papyrus

About Mexican primrose and Dwarf Papyrus

Mexican primrose

Dwarf Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Texas

World/Pandemic

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Papyrus

Number of Varieties

2515

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Grassland, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-107-11

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

12-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Alternate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

can go long without fertilizers

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Itchiness, Skin rash

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, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, 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, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OENOTHERA mexicana

Cyperus papyrus

Common Name

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

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

In Hindi

Mexican primrose

dwarf papyrus

In German

Rosa Nachtkerze

Zwerg Papyrus

In French

Mexican primrose

papyrus nain

In Spanish

Primrose mexicana

papiro enano

In Greek

Μεξικού Primrose

νάνος πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Mexican Primrose

papiro anão

In Polish

Mexican Primrose

krasnolud papirus

In Latin

Mexicanus Primrose

P. papyrus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Poales

Family

Onagraceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Oenothera

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

145700

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Papyrus

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Mexican primrose and Dwarf Papyrus. Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Papyrus 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 Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Papyrus

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

Mexican primrose and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information

Mexican primrose and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:

Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green

Care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Papyrus

Care of Mexican primrose and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.