Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Acidic
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Toyon
Mexican primrose
In German
Toyon
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Toyon
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Toyon
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Toyon
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Toyon
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Toyon
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Toyon
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toyon and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Toyon and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Toyon and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Toyon and Mexican primrose
Care of Toyon and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Toyon 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.