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About Mexican primrose and Eastern Redbud


About Eastern Redbud and Mexican primrose


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
25  
99+
25  
99+

Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
3-9  

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 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
25.40 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
29

Plant Color
  
  

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  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Alternate  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
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  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

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  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Ample Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

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
Yes  
Yes  

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
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Myrtales  
Fabales  

Family
Onagraceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Oenothera  
Cercis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Onagreae  
Cercideae  

Subfamily
Onagroideae  
Caesalpiniaceae  

Number of Species
145  
99+
10  
99+

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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:

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.

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