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White evening-primrose Care

Oenothera speciosa

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What is the plant

Oenothera speciosa is a species of evening primrose known by several common names, including pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, amapola, and even "buttercups". It is a herbaceous perennial wildflower.

The pink evening primrose is used in the temperate latitudes as an ornamental plant. However, it does not survive a severe winter. It is a ground cover. While it makes an attractive garden plant, care should be taken with it as it can become invasive, spreading by runners and seeds. This drought-resistant plant prefers loose, fast-draining soil and full sun. The plant's wild habitat includes rocky prairies, open woodlands, slopes, roadsides, meadows and disturbed areas.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

4 - 9

Difficulty

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Water only occasionally. The plant is very drought tolerant once established and limiting water can limit spread and overwatering can rot the plants. Left totally dry will make plants go drought dormant to reemerge in spring with moisture and warmer temperatures.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    The plant prefers full sun.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    The soil should be average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained.

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  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    The plant is hardy to around 0°F.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    860 people already have this plant 298 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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