Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Southern Africa
Types
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
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Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Euryops
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Euryops
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Euryops
In French
Mexican primrose
Euryops
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Euryops
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Euryops
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Euryops
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Euryops
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Euryops
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Senecioneae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Euryops
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Euryops season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Euryops Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Euryops are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Euryops
Care of Mexican primrose and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.