Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Texas
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
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.
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Mexican primrose
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Mexican primrose and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
