Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
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
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Skin irritation
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
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
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
CATALPA speciosa
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Northern Catalpa
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Northern Catalpa
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Northern Catalpa
In French
Mexican primrose
Nord Catalpa
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Catalpa Norte
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Βόρεια Catalpa
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Northern Catalpa
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Północnej Catalpa
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Northern Catalpa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Onagraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Northern Catalpa
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Northern Catalpa is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Northern Catalpa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Northern Catalpa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Northern Catalpa Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Northern Catalpa physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Northern Catalpa are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Northern Catalpa
Care of Mexican primrose and Northern Catalpa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
