Mexican primrose

Thyme

About Mexican primrose and Thyme

Mexican primrose

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Texas

Asia, Europe

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

25300

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Habitat

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-106-9

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

9-1

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm10.20 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Alternate

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OENOTHERA mexicana

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

Thyme

In Hindi

Mexican primrose

अजवायन के फूल

In German

Rosa Nachtkerze

Thymian

In French

Mexican primrose

Thym

In Spanish

Primrose mexicana

Tomillo

In Greek

Μεξικού Primrose

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Mexican Primrose

Tomilho

In Polish

Mexican Primrose

Tymianek

In Latin

Mexicanus Primrose

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Family

Onagraceae

Labiatae

Genus

Oenothera

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

145350

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican primrose and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican primrose and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Mexican primrose and Thyme. Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure and Thyme has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mexican primrose and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Thyme

Season and care of Mexican primrose and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Thyme season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Mexican primrose and Thyme Physical Information

Mexican primrose and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Thyme are as follows:

Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Mexican primrose and Thyme

Care of Mexican primrose and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.