Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou' |
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Siskiyou Mexican Evening Primrose |
The Mexican primrose is a perennial groundcover that remains under 1' tall 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
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.