Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
  
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Muddy habitat
  
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
White
  
Light Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Consistently
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No need to prune
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
  
Leaf spot, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
  
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
  
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
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ORYZA
  
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
  
Common Name
Rice
  
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
  
In Hindi
चावल
  
Missouri primrose
  
In German
Reis
  
Missouri Primel
  
In French
riz
  
Oenothera macrocarpa
  
In Spanish
arroz
  
prímula Missouri
  
In Greek
ρύζι
  
Missouri primrose
  
In Portuguese
arroz
  
Missouri Primrose
  
In Polish
ryż
  
Wiesiołek ozdobny
  
In Latin
rice
  
Primrose Missouri
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Oryza
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Onagroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Missouri Primrose
Season and care of Rice Plant and Missouri Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Missouri Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Missouri Primrose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Missouri Primrose Physical Information
Rice Plant and Missouri Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Missouri Primrose are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
- Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Missouri Primrose
Care of Rice Plant and Missouri Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.