Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
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
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Green, Brown
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
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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 pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
dwarf papyrus
In German
Missouri Primel
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
papyrus nain
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
papiro enano
In Greek
Missouri primrose
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
papiro anão
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Missouri Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Missouri Primrose and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.