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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)
Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)
Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)
Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)
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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)

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    Pink Evening Primrose brings soft, luminous color and a relaxed meadow feel to sunny gardens. Its broad, cup-shaped flowers open white to blush pink, often deepening toward the center with delicate veins and bright yellow stamens. Blooming from spring into summer, the flowers rise above low, spreading foliage and attract native bees, butterflies, hawk moths, and other beneficial insects.

    Native across much of the central and southern U.S., this resilient perennial thrives in open, sunny habitats like prairies, roadsides, slopes, and naturalized borders. It typically grows 8–18 inches tall and spreads by underground rhizomes to form broad colonies. This makes it excellent for informal plantings and erosion-prone areas, though it may be too enthusiastic for small, tightly managed beds.

    Why Choose Pink Evening Primrose?

    • Soft pink flowers add graceful color to sunny gardens
    • Supports bees, butterflies, hawk moths, and beneficial insects
    • Spreading habit works well for slopes and naturalized areas
    • Low-growing foliage creates a meadow-like groundcover effect
    • Tough, adaptable, and easy to grow in sunny conditions

    Give Pink Evening Primrose room to spread, or thin colonies as needed to keep it contained. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, and avoid placing it in small formal beds where its rhizomes may wander too freely.

    Area:
    Plants: 32
    Min Height: 8 in
    Max Height: 18 in
    Soil Moisture: Dry and Medium
    Soil Types: Sand, Clay, Loam, and Gravel
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day)
    Ecological Benefits: Pollinators, Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, and Soil Stabilizing