Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Texas
Types
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Indigo, Purple, Violet
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PULSATILLA vulgaris
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Pasque Flower
Mexican primrose
In German
Kuhschellen
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Pasque Flower
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Pasque Flower
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Pasque Flower
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Pasque Flower
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Sasanka
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Pasque Flower
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Myrtales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Pulsatilla
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Properties of Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose? We provide you with everything About Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose. Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns and Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Pasque Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Pasque Flower has allergic reactions like convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Mexican primrose has allergic reactions like convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pasque Flower season is Spring and Mexican primrose season is Spring. The type of soil for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose
Care of Pasque Flower and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower 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.
