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Mexican Evening Primrose
Oenothera speciosa
Big silky blooms on a tough spreading plant. Give it room — it wanders, in a good way.
pollinatornativegroundcover
TypePerennial
HardinessUSDA Zones 4–9
SunFull sun
WaterVery low (after establishment)
Height10–18 in
Bloompink, white · spring, summer
Where to buy
Shop Mexican Evening Primrose at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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