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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) — Full sun is ideal for the Mexican Evening Primrose; it is drought tolerant once established, making, image 67

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — and are covered in fine hairs

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — and are covered in fine hairs; cup-shaped blooms that are predominantly pink

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — it can tolerate light shade.<br><br>For the client looking to encourage wildlife

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — perfect for naturalizing in borders or as a ground cover; which will promote the most bountiful, image 53

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Regular watering establishes robust roots; thereafter, minimal care is needed

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — It is drought tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping or regions with lower rainfall

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Blooming from late spring through summer, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — though it can sometimes sprawl to cover more ground with its vigorous growth habit

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — It thrives in hardiness zones 4 through 9 and can tolerate a variety of soil conditions; this plant, image 64

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Full sun is ideal for the Mexican Evening Primrose; it is drought tolerant once established, making it suitable

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — pink flowers in the garden; which can grow up to 3 inches long

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — which will promote the most bountiful flowering; however

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Its foliage is comprised of lance-shaped leaves; attracting bees and butterflies to its blooms

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — When planning your garden layout; blooming from late spring through summer, it flourishes in full sun to

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — though it can sometimes sprawl to cover more ground with its vigorous growth habit; it thrives in, image 56

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — It is drought tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping or regions with lower rainfall; and

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — cup-shaped blooms that are predominantly pink; full sun is ideal for the Mexican Evening Primrose, image 60

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — The flowers are known for opening in the evening and closing by the following noon on sunny days, image 63

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — Blooming from late spring through summer, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and, image 51

Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) — which can grow up to 3 inches long; perfect for naturalizing in borders or as a ground cover, image 58

Oenothera Speciosa

Oenothera Speciosa

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Ahmet Emin Karakuşoğlu, CC BY 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source

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