Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Texas
South America
Types
Not available
Annuals
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
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, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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.
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Antiseptic, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as an insecticide, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
TROPAEOLUM majus
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Indian Cress, Nasturtium
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Tropaeolum majus
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Tropaeolum majus
In French
Mexican primrose
Tropaeolum majus
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Tropaeolum majus
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Tropaeolum majus
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Tropaeolum majus
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
nasturcja większa
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Tropaeolum majus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Onagraceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Nasturtium
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Nasturtium is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Nasturtium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Nasturtium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Nasturtium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nasturtium is Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Nasturtium Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Nasturtium physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nasturtium height is 15.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Nasturtium are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Nasturtium flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Nasturtium leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Nasturtium
Care of Mexican primrose and Nasturtium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
