Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
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
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Mild Allergen
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Caesalpiniaceae
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.