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Mexican Evening Primrose

Oenothera Speciosa

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Overview

The Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) is a perennial featuring delicate pink blossoms with a subtle fragrance. Blooming from late spring through summer, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. This drought-tolerant spreader can reach up to 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide, perfect for naturalizing in borders or as a ground cover. Regular watering establishes robust roots; thereafter, minimal care is needed.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 9–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — this plant is also a favorite among pollinators
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Each bloom measures approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, offering a sizeable and showy display; though itMexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — though it prefers well-drained soilsMexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — though it can sometimes sprawl to cover more ground with its vigorous growth habit; it thrives in hardinessMexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — which will promote the most bountiful flowering; however; pink flowers in the garden, image 68Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Its foliage is comprised of lance-shaped leaves; attracting bees and butterflies to its blooms, image 57Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Blooming from late spring through summer, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and, image 26+83

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Onagraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — this plant is also a favorite among pollinators
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Each bloom measures approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, offering a sizeable and showy display; though it
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — though it prefers well-drained soils
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — though it can sometimes sprawl to cover more ground with its vigorous growth habit; it thrives in hardiness
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — which will promote the most bountiful flowering; however; pink flowers in the garden, image 68
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Its foliage is comprised of lance-shaped leaves; attracting bees and butterflies to its blooms, image 57
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Blooming from late spring through summer, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and, image 26
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — which will promote the most bountiful flowering; however; pink flowers in the garden
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — pink flowers in the garden
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Regular watering establishes robust roots; thereafter, minimal care is needed; ground cover / perennial for
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Each bloom measures approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, offering a sizeable and showy display, image 62
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — and are covered in fine hairs; cup-shaped blooms that are predominantly pink, image 59
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — though it prefers well-drained soils; this drought-tolerant spreader can reach up to 24 inches tall and 18
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — cup-shaped blooms that are predominantly pink; full sun is ideal for the Mexican Evening Primrose
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — attracting bees and butterflies to its blooms
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — forming a stark contrast against its green foliage; ground cover / perennial with pink blooms, image 61
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Regular watering establishes robust roots; thereafter, minimal care is needed; ground cover /, image 54
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Each bloom measures approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, offering a sizeable and showy display
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — attracting bees and butterflies to its blooms; it can tolerate light shade.<br><br>For the client looking to
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — perfect for naturalizing in borders or as a ground cover
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — this plant is also a favorite among pollinators; each bloom measures approximately 2 to 3 inches in, image 70
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — It is drought tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping or regions with lower, image 66
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms; though it prefers well-drained soils
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — cup-shaped blooms that are predominantly pink
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