Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Texas
North America
Types
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
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Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
skyrocket juniper
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Mexican primrose
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Mexican primrose and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.