Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Perennial
  
Origin
China
  
Texas
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
gardens
  
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Alternate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
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
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
Rash
  
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Rosa henryi
  
OENOTHERA mexicana
  
Common Name
Rosa henryi
  
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
  
In Hindi
Rosa henryi
  
Mexican primrose
  
In German
Rosa henryi
  
Rosa Nachtkerze
  
In French
Rosa henryi
  
Mexican primrose
  
In Spanish
Rosa henryi
  
Primrose mexicana
  
In Greek
Rosa henryi
  
Μεξικού Primrose
  
In Portuguese
Rosa henryi
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Polish
Rosa henryi
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Latin
Rosa henryi
  
Mexicanus Primrose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Onagroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available