Oenothera speciosa
Mexican Evening Primrose
Description
Oenothera berlandieri is a perennial. Grows 10"-12" high, with profuse showing of 1.5" rose pink blooms in summer. Flowers open in daytime and stems die back after bloom. Can be highly invasive.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.