In winter, this groundcover freezes to the ground in temperatures below twenty degrees Fahrenheit, but recovers quickly in the spring. It grows best in full sun with regular irrigation and moisture, but does not like to be over-watered. Mexican evening primrose prefers amended, rich soils that are well-draining.

2021年9月20日 · Though creating a profusion of pink blooms in borders, the invasive nature of Mexican primrose flowers often causes many growers to look for solutions in removing the plants. Click this article for more info on Mexican primrose control.

2017年12月26日 · The Mexican Primrose plant is also called Texas Primrose, Evening Primrose, and its botanical name Oenothera Berlandieri. It can grow in poor soil but will do better with composted loamy soil. It is considered a low-water plant but can also take lots of water.

Oenothera speciosa is a species in the evening primrose family known by several common names, including pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and buttercups (not to be confused with true buttercups in the genus Ranunculus).

Recorded Range: Mexican Evening Primrose is found in the central, southern and southwestern parts of the United States. It is also native to northern and central Mexico.

Mexican evening primrose is a perennial ground cover that’s blanketed with delicately beautiful pink flowers when in bloom. But be forewarned — it can be deceptively aggressive. Here’s how to grow and care for this native wildflower — if you dare!

2017年9月21日 · Mexican evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa), also known as pink evening primrose, is an 8- to 24-inch tall perennial flower that is cold hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. Late spring to late summer, Mexican evening primrose will …

2023年3月6日 · Mexican Evening Primrose Photography by Michael McKenney. Although they are called Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), some showy pink, yellow, or white flowers bloom in the daytime; butterflies, bees, and birds love them. Most gardeners grow primrose flowers as annuals, although they can also be biennials or perennials.

Showy Evening Primrose is native to SW USA but has naturalized to many other parts of the country. It spreads by stoloniferous rootstocks and seeds forming a groundcover. The large flowers are cup-shaped and showy, usually opening in the evening or cloudy days although in some areas of the county they open during the day.

Mexican evening primrose is a favorite for its glorious displays of pink blossoms. In early spring this groundcover produces carpets of delicate light to dark pink flowers, and can continue to flower into the summer if adequate water is provided.