Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
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
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
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Catmint
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
कटमींट
In German
Missouri Primel
Katzenminze
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
Catmint
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
catmint
In Greek
Missouri primrose
catmint
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
nêveda
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
catmint
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Walkers Low Catmint
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Walkers Low Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Walkers Low Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral.
Missouri Primrose and Walkers Low Catmint Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Walkers Low Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Walkers Low Catmint are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Walkers Low Catmint
Care of Missouri Primrose and Walkers Low Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Walkers Low Catmint 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 Walkers Low Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
