Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Anthropogenic, Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Yellow, Blue, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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
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
Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
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.
Beautification, Decorating walls, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Economic Purpose, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
MYOSOTIS sylvatica 'Bluesylva'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Woodland Forget-Me-Not
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Myosotis sylvatica
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Wald-Vergissmeinnicht
In French
Mexican primrose
ne m'oubliez-pas
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Myosotis sylvatica
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
μυοσωτίς
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Myosotis sylvatica
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Myosotis sylvatica
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Myosotis sylvatica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Boraginales
Family
Onagraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Myosotis Sylvatica
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Myosotis Sylvatica is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Myosotis Sylvatica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Myosotis Sylvatica season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Myosotis Sylvatica is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Myosotis Sylvatica is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Myosotis Sylvatica Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Myosotis Sylvatica physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Myosotis Sylvatica height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Myosotis Sylvatica are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Myosotis Sylvatica flower color: Yellow, Blue and Sky Blue
- Myosotis Sylvatica leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Myosotis Sylvatica
Care of Mexican primrose and Myosotis Sylvatica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Myosotis Sylvatica 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 Myosotis Sylvatica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.