Oenothera speciosa

Pink Evening Primrose, Mexican Evening Primrose, Showy Evening Primrose, White Evening Primrose

Family: Onagraceae Evening Primrose


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to wet
Landscape uses Ground cover, seashore
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread 16" to 18" / 40cm to 45cm
Growth rate Fast
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Sandy
Form Irregular or sprawling, spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America