Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Texas
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Red Buckeye
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Mexican primrose
In German
Red Buckeye
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Red Buckeye
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Mexican primrose
Care of Red Buckeye and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.