Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Fruit
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Temperate Regions
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Dark Red
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
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, 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.
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
आलूबालू
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Northstar Tart Cherry
In French
Mexican primrose
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Cereza
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Northstar Tart Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Northstar Tart Cherry
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Northstar Tart Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Northstar Tart Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Northstar Tart Cherry Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Northstar Tart Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Northstar Tart Cherry are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
- Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Northstar Tart Cherry
Care of Mexican primrose and Northstar Tart Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northstar Tart Cherry 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 Northstar Tart Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.