Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
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
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Echte Kamille
In French
Mexican primrose
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Onagreae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and German Chamomile
Season and care of Mexican primrose and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and German Chamomile season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and German Chamomile Physical Information
Mexican primrose and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and German Chamomile are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican primrose and German Chamomile
Care of Mexican primrose and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.