Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Mountains
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
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Blue, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Not Available
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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.
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Himalaya Blue Poppy
In French
Mexican primrose
Himalaya pavot bleu
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Amapola azul del Himalaya
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Himalayan niebieski mak
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Onagraceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Meconopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Himalayan Blue Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Himalayan Blue Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Himalayan Blue Poppy Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Himalayan Blue Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Himalayan Blue Poppy are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
- Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Care of Mexican primrose and Himalayan Blue Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.