Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Texas
Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
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, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Lavender
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Lavender
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Lavendel
In French
Mexican primrose
Lavande
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Lavanda
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Lavanda
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Lawenda
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Lavender
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Lavender season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Lavender Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Lavender are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Lavender
Care of Mexican primrose and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.