Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Primula mistassinica
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose
Limequat
In Hindi
Mistassini Primrose
Limequat
In German
Mistassini Primrose
Limequat
In French
Primrose Mistassini
Limequat
In Spanish
Mistassini Primrose
Limequat
In Greek
Mistassini Primrose
Limequat
In Portuguese
Mistassini Primrose
Limequat
In Polish
Mistassini Primrose
Limequat
In Latin
Mistassini Primrose
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Onagraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mistassini Primrose and Limequat
Season and care of Mistassini Primrose and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Mistassini Primrose and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mistassini Primrose season is Summer and Limequat season is Summer. The type of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Mistassini Primrose and Limequat Physical Information
Mistassini Primrose and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mistassini Primrose and Limequat are as follows:
Mistassini Primrose flower color: White and Ivory
Mistassini Primrose leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mistassini Primrose and Limequat
Care of Mistassini Primrose and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mistassini Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Mistassini Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.