Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Wet ground
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
Loam
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
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
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, 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
Bronchitis, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
MYOSOTIS scorpioides
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Water Forget Me Not
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
water forget me not
In German
Missouri Primel
water forget me not
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
water forget me not
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
water forget me not
In Greek
Missouri primrose
water forget me not
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
water forget me not
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
water forget me not
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
water forget me not
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Water Forget Me Not
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Water Forget Me Not is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Water Forget Me Not Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Water Forget Me Not season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Water Forget Me Not is Loam while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Forget Me Not is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Missouri Primrose and Water Forget Me Not Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Water Forget Me Not physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Water Forget Me Not height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Water Forget Me Not are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Water Forget Me Not flower color: White and Blue
- Water Forget Me Not leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Water Forget Me Not
Care of Missouri Primrose and Water Forget Me Not include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Forget Me Not 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 Water Forget Me Not needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.