Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Moist woods, Redwood forests
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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 macrocarpa
Common Name
Redwood Sorrel
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
In Hindi
Redwood Sorrel
Missouri primrose
In German
Redwood Sorrel
Missouri Primel
In French
Redwood Sorrel
Oenothera macrocarpa
In Spanish
Redwood alazán
prímula Missouri
In Greek
Redwood Sorrel
Missouri primrose
In Portuguese
Redwood Sorrel
Missouri Primrose
In Polish
Redwood szczaw
Wiesiołek ozdobny
In Latin
Rumex Redwood
Primrose Missouri
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 Missouri Primrose
Season and care of Redwood Sorrel and Missouri Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Redwood Sorrel and Missouri Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Missouri Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Loam and for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Redwood Sorrel and Missouri Primrose Physical Information
Redwood Sorrel and Missouri Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Redwood Sorrel and Missouri Primrose are as follows:
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
- Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Missouri Primrose
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Missouri Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redwood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Missouri 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 Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.