Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Wild Plum
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Evening Primrose
In German
wild Plum
Evening Primrose
In French
wild Plum
onagre
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
onagra
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Evening Primrose
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
wiesiołka
In Latin
Wild Plum
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Wild Plum and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Evening Primrose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Wild Plum and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Plum and Evening Primrose
Care of Wild Plum and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.