Oenothera speciosa
Common: pink evening primrose- Height: 18"-24"
- Spread: 1'-2'
- Spacing: 12"-24"
- Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
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Plant Details
A vigorous, tough perennial that spreads readily to from dense mats of low-growing foliage. In late spring to summer, its covered with fragrant, pink to white blooms! Easy, dependable, a strong grower that can spread significantly, particularly in well-drained soils. Native to rocky prairies and plains, this plant spreads by seed and rhizome and is a great candidate for naturalizing an area.
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
- Full Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
- Dry
- Average
Green Infrastructure
- Meadow/Prairie
- Erosion Control
- Green Roof
Wetland Indicator Status
- Falcutative (FAC)
Plug Type
- Horticultural Plug
For Animals
- Pollinator-friendly
- Songbird-friendly
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Native to North America
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerance
- Groundcover
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Early Summer
- Summer
Propagation Type
- Open pollinated
Care & Maintenance
Spreads readily in full sun in well-drained soils. Fragrant flowers range from dark pink to white and open in the evening, remaining open until mid-morning. A vigorous speader, pink evening primose is a good choice for naturalizing in meadows and roadsides. Give it plenty of room! Tolerant of a variety of conditions including poor soils, drought, and filtered shade.