Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Medium
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
नींबू बाम
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Lemonbalm
In French
Mexican primrose
mélisse
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
CITRAGO
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Lemonbalm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Lemonbalm
Care of Mexican primrose and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.