Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Western Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
  
Cold Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
  
8-1
  
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
  
White, Light Pink, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water, Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Adequately
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
  
MALVA sylvestris 'Zebrina'
  
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
  
Zebrina Mallow
  
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
  
Zebrina Mallow
  
In German
Missouri Primel
  
Zebrina Mallow
  
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
  
Zebrina Mallow
  
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
  
Zebrina Mallow
  
In Greek
Missouri primrose
  
Zebrina Μολόχα
  
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
  
Zebrina Mallow
  
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
  
Zebrina Mallow
  
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
  
Zebrina Mallow
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Malva
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Zebrina Mallow
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Zebrina Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Zebrina Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Zebrina Mallow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Zebrina Mallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zebrina Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Missouri Primrose and Zebrina Mallow Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Zebrina Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Zebrina Mallow height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Zebrina Mallow are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Zebrina Mallow flower color: White, Light Pink and Violet
- Zebrina Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Missouri Primrose and Zebrina Mallow
Care of Missouri Primrose and Zebrina Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zebrina Mallow 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 Zebrina Mallow needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Adequately.