Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Western Asia
  
Texas
  
Types
not available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Cold Regions
  
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Violet
  
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Alternate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Adequately
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
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
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, 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
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
MALVA sylvestris 'Zebrina'
  
OENOTHERA mexicana
  
Common Name
Zebrina Mallow
  
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
  
In Hindi
Zebrina Mallow
  
Mexican primrose
  
In German
Zebrina Mallow
  
Rosa Nachtkerze
  
In French
Zebrina Mallow
  
Mexican primrose
  
In Spanish
Zebrina Mallow
  
Primrose mexicana
  
In Greek
Zebrina Μολόχα
  
Μεξικού Primrose
  
In Portuguese
Zebrina Mallow
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Polish
Zebrina Mallow
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Latin
Zebrina Mallow
  
Mexicanus Primrose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Not Available
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Malva
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Onagroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Zebrina Mallow and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Zebrina Mallow and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Zebrina Mallow and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebrina Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebrina Mallow and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Zebrina Mallow and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Zebrina Mallow height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Zebrina Mallow and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Zebrina Mallow flower color: White, Light Pink and Violet
Zebrina Mallow leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Mexican primrose
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebrina Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zebrina Mallow needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.