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Oenothera speciosa
Also Known As
- Hartmannia speciosa
- Oenothera speciosa var. berlandieri
- Xylopleurum speciosum
- Mexican Evening Primrose
- Pink Evening Primrose
- Pink Ladies
- Showy Evening Primrose
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 9"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Oenothera speciosa plant details
Oenothera speciosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera speciosa
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: native plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera speciosa
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Oenothera speciosa
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Oenothera speciosa plant
How to Grow Oenothera speciosa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Oenothera for your garden
aka Missouri Primrose, Ozark Sundrop
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 30"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Oenothera caespitosa, Fragrant Evening Primrose, White Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Oenothera caespitosa var. marginata, Tufted Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Hooker's Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Oenothera brevipes, Golden Evening-Primrose, Golden Suncup, Mojave Suncup, Yellow Cups
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional
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