Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
Sikalemen
In German
Missouri Primel
Zyklamen
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
Cyclamen
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
Ciclamen
In Greek
Missouri primrose
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
Cíclame
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
Cyklamen
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Onagraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Onagreae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Cyclamen
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Missouri Primrose and Cyclamen Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Cyclamen are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Cyclamen
Care of Missouri Primrose and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.