Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not available
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Rodents
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.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Northern Seehafer
In French
Mexican primrose
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Mexican primrose and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.