Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
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, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Hosta
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Hosta
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Hosta
In French
Mexican primrose
Hosta
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Hosta
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Hosta
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Hosta
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Hosta
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
strone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Hosta
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Hosta season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Hosta Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Hosta are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Hosta
Care of Mexican primrose and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.