Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Grass
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Missouri Primel
Große Bartgras
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Missouri primrose
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Big Bluestem season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Missouri Primrose and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Big Bluestem
Care of Missouri Primrose and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.