Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Japan
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
crimson pygmy
In German
Missouri Primel
crimson pygmy
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Missouri primrose
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Onagraceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Missouri Primrose and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Missouri Primrose and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Missouri Primrose and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.