Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western Europe, Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Leaf spot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects
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.
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Pods
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Animal Feed, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
Meconopsis grandis
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Himalayan blue poppy
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
Meconopsis grandis
In German
Missouri Primel
Meconopsis grandis
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
Meconopsis grandis
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
Meconopsis grandis
In Greek
Missouri primrose
Meconopsis grandis
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
Meconopsis grandis
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
Meconopsis grandis
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
Grandis Meconopsis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Onagraceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Meconopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Papavereae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Blue poppy
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Blue poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Blue poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Blue poppy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Blue poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Missouri Primrose and Blue poppy Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Blue poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Blue poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Blue poppy are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Blue poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Blue poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Blue poppy
Care of Missouri Primrose and Blue poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.