Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou' |
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Siskiyou Mexican Evening Primrose |
The Mexican primrose is a perennial groundcover that remains 10"-12" high with profuse pink flowers in the summer. It spreads quickly by underground rhizomes, is drought tolerant, and hardy to 10 degrees F. It attracts birds. It may be considered invasive in some areas. This is a great plant for difficult, dry hillsides.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.