Mexican primrose

Marigold

About Mexican primrose and Marigold

Mexican primrose

Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Texas

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

2550

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Habitat

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-109-11

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm40.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm50.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Alternate

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OENOTHERA mexicana

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

Marigold

In Hindi

Mexican primrose

गेंदा

In German

Rosa Nachtkerze

Ringelblume

In French

Mexican primrose

Souci

In Spanish

Primrose mexicana

Caléndula

In Greek

Μεξικού Primrose

κατιφές

In Portuguese

Mexican Primrose

Malmequer

In Polish

Mexican Primrose

Nogietek

In Latin

Mexicanus Primrose

Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Asterales

Family

Onagraceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Oenothera

Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

14550

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican primrose and Marigold

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican primrose and Marigold? We provide you with everything About Mexican primrose and Marigold. Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns and Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure and Marigold has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mexican primrose and Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Marigold

Season and care of Mexican primrose and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Mexican primrose and Marigold Physical Information

Mexican primrose and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Marigold are as follows:

Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Mexican primrose and Marigold

Care of Mexican primrose and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.