Evening Primrose - Showy - Oenothera speciosa

Perennial Open Pollinated. This charming day-bloomer has mounding grey-green foliage. Creates a mat of fragrant pink flowers in spring. A good ground cover for dry slopes, it does have aggressive roots and can be invasive. Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast.

Flowers: Drought tolerant, fragrant. Blooms spring to fall
Attracts: Attracts bees, moths, and hummingbirds; seed heads are favored by finches
Soil: Needs dry location; prefers fast draining, loose soil
Native: Southern US & Mexico
USDA Zone: 6-10
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/16"
Days to Germinate: 15-25 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"-24"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun/Part Shade
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer/Fall
Seeding Rate: Use 125 seeds/sq ft
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 1,899

Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easily Established
Fragrant
Good for Naturalizing
Open-Pollinated
Plant Spreads
Requires Summer Water
Wildflower

Characteristics

Organic Status : 6 - 10

Bloom Season : Fall

Bloom Season : Spring

Bloom Season : Summer

Flower Color : Pink

Growth Habit : Low Growing

Life Cycle : Perennial

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects

Plant Usage : Attracts Birds

Plant Usage : Ornamental

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Planting & Care

Broadcast and rake seed bed for good contact with soil. Cover lightly with straw or compost. Keep moist until germination occurs. Thin to 1' apart when plants reach 2" tall.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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Evening Primrose, Showy (pack)