Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Texas
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
Mexican primrose
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Myrtales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Mexican primrose
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly 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.