Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Texas
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
Mexican primrose
In German
Missouri Primel
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Missouri primrose
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Missouri Primrose and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Mexican primrose
Care of Missouri Primrose and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
