Mexican primrose

Eastern Redbud

About Mexican primrose and Eastern Redbud

Mexican primrose

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Texas

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Cercis

Number of Varieties

2525

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Habitat

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

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-103-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm760.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Alternate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Bloom Time

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

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Birds

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Mild Allergen

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, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OENOTHERA mexicana

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

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

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Mexican primrose

Eastern Redbud

In German

Rosa Nachtkerze

OstRedbud

In French

Mexican primrose

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Primrose mexicana

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Μεξικού Primrose

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Mexican Primrose

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Mexican Primrose

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Mexicanus Primrose

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Fabales

Family

Onagraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Oenothera

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

14510

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican primrose and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Eastern Redbud

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

Mexican primrose and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Mexican primrose and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Mexican primrose and Eastern Redbud

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