Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, 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
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
LILIUM longiflorum
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Easter Lily
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
ईस्टर लिली
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Osterlilie
In French
Mexican primrose
lis de Pâques
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Lily Pascua
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Πάσχα Lily
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Lily Páscoa
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Easter Lily
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Easter Lily
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Easter Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Easter Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Easter Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Easter Lily Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Easter Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Easter Lily are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Easter Lily
Care of Mexican primrose and Easter Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.