Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Wood Sorrel
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Sauerklee
In French
Mexican primrose
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
alazán de madera
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Oxalidales
Family
Onagraceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Wood Sorrel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Wood Sorrel
Care of Mexican primrose and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.