Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Texas
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Not available
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White
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
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Irish Moss
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
आयरिश काई
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Irish Moss
In French
Mexican primrose
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Irish Moss
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Minuartia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Irish Moss
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Irish Moss season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Irish Moss Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Irish Moss are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Irish Moss
Care of Mexican primrose and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
