Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Texas
  
Eastern Asia, Japan
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
  
Old fields, stream banks
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A3, 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
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Red orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Alternate
  
Obovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Requires regular watering during dry weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
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, Sunken patches
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
  
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
  
Used to make yellow dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
  
BERBERIS thunbergii
  
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
  
Japanese Barberry
  
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
  
Japanese Barberry
  
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
  
Thunberg-Berberitze
  
In French
Mexican primrose
  
Berberis thunbergii
  
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
  
Berberis thunbergii
  
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
  
Japanese Barberry
  
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
  
Japanese Barberry
  
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
  
Berberys Thunberga
  
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
  
Japanese Barberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Berberidaceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Berberis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Japanese Barberry
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Japanese Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Japanese Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Barberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Japanese Barberry Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Japanese Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Japanese Barberry are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Japanese Barberry
Care of Mexican primrose and Japanese Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Barberry 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 Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.