Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Texas
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
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, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Itchiness
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
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
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
Wisteria
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Wisteria
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Wisteria
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Glyzinien
In French
Mexican primrose
Glycines
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Glicinas
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Glicínias
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Wisteria
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Wisteria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Onagraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Onagreae
Millettieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Wisteria
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Wisteria season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Wisteria Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Wisteria are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Wisteria
Care of Mexican primrose and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.