Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Texas
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Not available
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, 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
Not Available
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Pasque Flower
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Kuhschellen
In French
Mexican primrose
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Pasque Flower
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Sasanka
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Onagraceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Pulsatilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Pasque Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Pasque Flower
Care of Mexican primrose and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
