Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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, 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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Hydrangea
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Hortensie
In French
Mexican primrose
Hortensia
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Hortensia
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Hortensja
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Hibiscus
Family
Onagraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Silver Thyme season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Silver Thyme
Care of Mexican primrose and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.