Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Grass
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Japan
Types
Not available
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Cyanide poisoning
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
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
Bānsa
In German
Missouri Primel
Bambus
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
Bambou
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
Bambú
In Greek
Missouri primrose
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
bambu
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
Bambus
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Bamboo
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Missouri Primrose and Bamboo Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Bamboo are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Bamboo
Care of Missouri Primrose and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.