Showy Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)-Hort Answers

Showy Evening Primrose
Oenothera speciosa

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Showy Evening Primrose in flower

Features

Pink to white flowers with four petals; flowers open in the evening.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well drained soil.

Mature Height

6-24 Inches

Native To:

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Ohio

USDA Hardiness Zone

3 - 8

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Season

June - August

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Exposure/Light Requirements

Full Sun

Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.

Additional Notes

Found in prairies. This plant can spread aggressively.