The Plant Bat

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Pink Evening Primrose
Common name

Pink Evening Primrose

Scientific name Oenothera speciosa
Plant type Perennial
Other Common Names Showy Evening Primrose, Mexican Evening Primrose, Showy Primrose, Pink Ladies, Buttercups, Pink Buttercups
Size XS (2' × 1')
Soil moisture Dry, Moist (well drained)
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche
Growth behavior Groundcover

Notes

Our sauciest plant — it knows no bounds. Good groundcover because it spreads so easily and looks stunning when blooming en masse. May be paired with other groundcovers for year-round interest.

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