Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
1-15
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
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.
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Celosia
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
Celosia
In German
Missouri Primel
Celosia
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
Celosia
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
Celosia
In Greek
Missouri primrose
Celosia
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
Celosia
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
celosia
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
Celosia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Celosia
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Celosia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Missouri Primrose and Celosia Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Celosia are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Celosia
Care of Missouri Primrose and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.