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. |