Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Snails
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Tritoma
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Tritoma
In French
Mexican primrose
Tritoma
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
tritoma
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
tritoma
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Tritoma
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Tritoma
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Trytoma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Tritoma
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Tritoma season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Tritoma Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Tritoma are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Tritoma
Care of Mexican primrose and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.