Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Types
-
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Mexican primrose
In German
Ranunkel
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Ranunculus
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Ranunculus
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Myrtales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Ranunculus and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Ranunculus and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Mexican primrose
Care of Ranunculus and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus 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.