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Mexican Evening Primrose
Fragrant flowers over an exceptionally long season. Ideal ground cover, especially in dry, poor soil where a colorful, easy-care planting is desired. In the garden, grow in containers to control spread. Tolerates heat and humidity. Blooms during the day.
Companion Plants
Blanket Flower
Coral Bells
Salvia
Plant Details
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Common name
Evening Primrose Mexican
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Botanical name
Oenothera berlandieri
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
6-12" (15-31 cm)
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Habit
Spreading
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Pink
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Gina C.'s collection
- Marie M.'s collection