Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
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
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Cleanser
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
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
Evening Primrose
In German
Sauerklee
Evening Primrose
In French
bois Sorrel
onagre
In Spanish
alazán de madera
onagra
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
wiesiołka
In Latin
Rumex ligno
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Myrtales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Sorrel and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Evening Primrose
Care of Wood Sorrel and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Wood Sorrel 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.