Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Texas
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Wisteria
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Wisteria
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Wisteria
Mexican primrose
In German
Glyzinien
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Glycines
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Glicinas
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
γλυκίνη
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Wisteria
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Wisteria
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Millettieae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Wisteria and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Wisteria and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Mexican primrose season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wisteria and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Wisteria and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Wisteria and Mexican primrose
Care of Wisteria and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wisteria 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.