Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Not available
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Needle like
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Not Available
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, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Pfeifengras
In French
Mexican primrose
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Mexican primrose and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
