Mexican Evening Primrose
Oenothera berlandieri
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Perennials: Flower
Evening Primrose
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Low mounding, clean-cut look that lasts all summer. This plant produced large lavender-blue flowers. Excellent for front of the border.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Mounding
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Cup
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division