Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Types
Oenothera macrocarpa, Oenothera missouriensis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
Hydrangea
In German
Missouri Primel
Hortensie
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
Hortensia
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
Hortensia
In Greek
Missouri primrose
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
Hortensja
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
Hibiscus
Family
Onagraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Chaco
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Chaco season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Missouri Primrose and Chaco Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Chaco are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Chaco
Care of Missouri Primrose and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.