Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Texas
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Moist woods, Redwood forests
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OXALIS oregana
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Redwood Sorrel
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Redwood Sorrel
Mexican primrose
In German
Redwood Sorrel
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Redwood Sorrel
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Redwood alazán
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Redwood Sorrel
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Redwood Sorrel
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Redwood szczaw
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Rumex Redwood
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Myrtales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Redwood Sorrel and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Redwood Sorrel and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Redwood Sorrel and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Redwood Sorrel and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Redwood Sorrel and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Redwood Sorrel and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Mexican primrose
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.