Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Middle Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
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
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
हाथी घास
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Elefantengras
In French
Mexican primrose
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
pasto elefante
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
capim-elefante
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
elephanti herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Pennisetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Mexican primrose and Elephant Grass
Care of Mexican primrose and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done 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 Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
