Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Not Available
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
इलेगनस
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Elaeagnus
In French
Mexican primrose
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Elaeagnus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Elaeagnus flower color: Not Available
- Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Care of Mexican primrose and Elaeagnus
Care of Mexican primrose and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
