Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Asthma
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Mondo Grass
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Mondo Grass
In French
Mexican primrose
Mondo Grass
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Ophiopogon planiscapus
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Mondo Grass
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Mondo Grass
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Mondo Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Ophiopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Mondo Grass
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Mondo Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Mondo Grass Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Mondo Grass are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Mondo Grass
Care of Mexican primrose and Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mondo Grass 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 Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
