Botanical Name: Oenothera speciosa | |
Common Name: Mexican Evening Primrose |
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds