Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Not Available, pollinators
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.
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Goumi
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Goumi
In French
Mexican primrose
Goumi
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Goumi
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Goumi
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Eau
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Woda
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Eau
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
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 Goumi
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Goumi is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Goumi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Goumi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Goumi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Goumi Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Goumi are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Goumi flower color: Not Available
- Goumi leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mexican primrose and Goumi
Care of Mexican primrose and Goumi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
