Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
1-8
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
duckweed
In German
Missouri Primel
Entengrütze
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Missouri primrose
duckweed
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
Rzęsa
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Duckweed
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Duckweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Missouri Primrose and Duckweed Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Duckweed are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Duckweed
Care of Missouri Primrose and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.