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
Types
Not available
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Evening Primrose
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Evening Primrose
In French
Mexican primrose
onagre
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
onagra
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
wiesiołka
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Evening Primrose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Evening Primrose
Care of Mexican primrose and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.