Botanical Name: Oenothera berlandieri (O. speciosa)
Common Name: Mexican evening primrose Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character semi-deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape rounded, sprawling, shrubby, multi-branched herbaceous plant covered with pink poppy-like flowers; spreads by running rhizomes Height 12" - 24" Spread 2' - 5' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil grows in any soil Hardiness hardy (Zones 2-24) Morphology: Leaves lower leaves oblanceolate to obovate, 1"-3" long, medium green Flowers pink, 2" wide, trumpet-shaped; open during daylight; late spring Fruit small capsule Propagation: division, stem cuttings, seed Usage: good for slope plantings, dry areas, beach plantings; mixes well with ivy, iceplant, other groundcovers Landscape Care: Watering will tolerate much drought after established Fertilizing none Pruning head back to control spread; can be invasive Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other potential invasiveness makes this a difficult plant to use Origin: Texas/Mexico Family: Onagraceae Notes: |
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