Oenothera speciosa (Mexican Primrose)


Botanical Information

FamilyOnagraceae
GenusOenothera
Speciesspeciosa
CategoryPerennials
OriginWestern United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeCan be used as a full sun ground cover.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatCan be found in prairies, plains, hillsides or woodside edges.
Flower Description2.5 - 5 cm wide white or pink flowers that open in the morning and close in the evening. Each flower lasts only a single day.

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