Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Texas
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-12
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
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Orange, Gold, Bronze, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Dark Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Pigs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Oral Allergy
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
Good for skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
For making oil, used for weaving hats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
CYPERUS esculentus
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Nut Sedge,chufa sedge, nut grass, yellow nutsedge
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
अखरोट सेज
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Nuss -Segge
In French
Mexican primrose
souchet
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
tuerca de la juncia
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
καρύδι σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Nut Sedge
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
nakrętka turzyca
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
nut Sedge
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Nut Sedge
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Nut Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Nut Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Nut Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Nut Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nut Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Nut Sedge Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Nut Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nut Sedge height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Nut Sedge are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Nut Sedge flower color: Orange, Gold, Bronze and Tan
- Nut Sedge leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Mexican primrose and Nut Sedge
Care of Mexican primrose and Nut Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nut Sedge 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 Nut Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.