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Showy evening primrose

Oenothera speciosa

Drought resistant, rhizomatous native perennial with pink to rose flowers and yellow centers with pink or red veins, blooming April to August. Grows upright or sprawling, spreading to form large colonies. Some populations bloom nocturnally. Occurs on open plains, grasslands, roadsides and degraded sites; up to 8,000 ft. elevation. Use for restoration, erosion control or showy groundcover. Pollinated by hawkmoths and bees.

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Growing Region

Southwest

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
2,500,000
Growing Region
Southwest
Native
Southeast, Midwest
Life Form
Forb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Low
Mature Height
0-1 ft
Flowering Season
Spring, Summer
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Yellow
Bunch/Sod

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