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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

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) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; when planning your garden layout
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — is a perennial flowering plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico; its foliage is, image 55
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — forming a stark contrast against its green foliage; ground cover / perennial with pink blooms
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — The flowers are known for opening in the evening and closing by the following noon on sunny days, image 38
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — forming a stark contrast against its green foliage
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Its foliage is comprised of lance-shaped leaves
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — It thrives in hardiness zones 4 through 9 and can tolerate a variety of soil conditions
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — which can grow up to 3 inches long
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — which can grow up to 3 inches long; perfect for naturalizing in borders or as a ground cover
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — When planning your garden layout
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — is a perennial flowering plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico; its foliage is comprised of
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — This drought-tolerant spreader can reach up to 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide; forming a stark contrast
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — is a perennial flowering plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Full sun is ideal for the Mexican Evening Primrose
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — it can tolerate light shade.<br><br>For the client looking to encourage wildlife; is a perennial flowering
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — perfect for naturalizing in borders or as a ground cover; which will promote the most bountiful flowering
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — This drought-tolerant spreader can reach up to 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — This drought-tolerant spreader can reach up to 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide; forming a stark, image 52
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — It thrives in hardiness zones 4 through 9 and can tolerate a variety of soil conditions; this plant is also a
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — though it prefers well-drained soils; this drought-tolerant spreader can reach up to 24 inches tall, image 65
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — it can tolerate light shade.<br><br>For the client looking to encourage wildlife; is a perennial, image 69
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — this plant is also a favorite among pollinators; each bloom measures approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — ground cover / perennial for full or half
Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — The flowers are known for opening in the evening and closing by the following noon on sunny days
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