Oenothera berlandieri
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Evening Primrose
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 12" x 2-3' |
| Exposure | Full to Partial Sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Special Features | Ground Cover, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 2B-24 |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
Fast-growing deciduous perennial with a spreading growth habit to 12″” tall spreading via rhizomes to 2-3′ wide. This long-blooming species forms a rounded-mound of medium to dark-green foliage accented with masses of delicate-looking lightly-fragrant shell-pink flowers that appear late-spring through summer attracting bees. Can be invasive which should be considered when choosing a planting location. Despite its delicate appearance this species is quite tough and quite capable of surviving periods of drought though a more robust specimen is achieved with light regular watering. Well-suited as a groundcover and useful for slopes rock gardens as an edging or for cascading over walls. Also makes a good container specimen. Tolerates a variety of soil types provided they’re fast-draining and thrives in a full to partial sun exposure.
