Mexican primrose

Twinleaf

About Mexican primrose and Twinleaf

Mexican primrose

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Origin

Texas

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

252

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Habitat

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

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-105-7

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

7-5

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, 10

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm12.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Alternate

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

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

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, 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

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

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.

Showy Purposes

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

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OENOTHERA mexicana

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Common Name

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

In Hindi

Mexican primrose

Twinleaf

In German

Rosa Nachtkerze

Twinleaf

In French

Mexican primrose

Twinleaf

In Spanish

Primrose mexicana

Twinleaf

In Greek

Μεξικού Primrose

Twinleaf

In Portuguese

Mexican Primrose

Twinleaf

In Polish

Mexican Primrose

Twinleaf

In Latin

Mexicanus Primrose

Twinleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Ranunculales

Family

Onagraceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Oenothera

Jeffersonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

1452

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican primrose and Twinleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican primrose and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Mexican primrose and Twinleaf. Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Twinleaf

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

Mexican primrose and Twinleaf Physical Information

Mexican primrose and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Twinleaf are as follows:

Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Mexican primrose and Twinleaf

Care of Mexican primrose and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.