Mexican Evening Primrose is a spreading/sprawling perennial that produces ample amounts of satiny, bowl-shaped white flowers. These flowers turn a rose-pink color, with dark pink veins as they mature throughout the season. Mexican Evening Primrose bloom sit on upright stems that are dotted with lance-shaped, toothed green leaves. These plants are adaptable and easy to grow in a variety of growing conditions.
Oenothera speciosa (Mexican Evening Primrose)
Oenothera speciosa
Mexican Evening Primrose
Mexican Evening Primrose is a spreading/sprawling perennial that produces ample amounts of satiny, bowl-shaped white flowers. These flowers turn a rose-pink color, with dark pink veins as they mature throughout the season. Mexican Evening Primrose bloom sit on upright stems that are dotted with lance-shaped, toothed green leaves. These plants are adaptable and easy to grow in a variety of growing conditions.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F)Zone 5 (-20° F)Zone 6 (-10° F)Zone 7 (0° F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | White, Pink, Pink-Rose |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 10"-2ft |
| Spread | 1-2ft |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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