Oenothera speciosa (Mexican Primrose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Oenothera |
| Species | speciosa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Western United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Can be used as a full sun ground cover. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Can be found in prairies, plains, hillsides or woodside edges. |
| Flower Description | 2.5 - 5 cm wide white or pink flowers that open in the morning and close in the evening. Each flower lasts only a single day. |