Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
no allergic reactions
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, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
strawflower
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Strohblume
In French
Mexican primrose
strawflower
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
strawflower
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
strawflower
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
strawflower
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
strawflower
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
strawflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Strawflower
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Strawflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Strawflower Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Strawflower are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Strawflower
Care of Mexican primrose and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
