Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
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
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Mexican primrose
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Mexican primrose and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Mexican primrose and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
