Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Types
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Poorly 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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Poorly 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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, 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.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Umbrella Plant
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Dach-Anlage
In French
Mexican primrose
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
parasol roślin
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Mexican primrose and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.