Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Hybrid origin
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
candelabra primrose
In German
Tamariske
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
tamarinier
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
tamarisco
Primula beesiana
In Greek
ταμαρίς
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
tamarisco
prímula candelabros
In Polish
tamaryszek
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
nemore
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Tamarisk and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Candelabra Primrose season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Tamarisk and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Tamarisk and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tamarisk and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarisk and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Tamarisk and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.