Showy Evening Primrose is a beautiful perennial wildflower native to North America, prized for its showy blooms that open in the evening. Showy Evening Primrose boasts large, pink to pale pink, cup-shaped flowers that unfurl in the evening, hence the name. Each flower typically measures around 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The blooms contrast against the plant's green foliage and often have a yellow center.
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- Botanic Name: Oenothera speciosa
- Application or Use: Ornamental, Conservation, Habitat
- Germination Time: 21 - 35 days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
- Height: 1 -2 feet
- Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: Adapted to many soil types; showy blooms, excellent for landscaping; attracts pollinators.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall (dormant seeding) and spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees.
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These captivating plants generally grow to heights of about 1 to 2 feet, featuring a spreading growth habit and producing numerous flowers along the stems.
Showy Evening Primrose blooms from late spring to summer, with flowers opening in the late afternoon or evening and lasting through the night into the following morning. They attract pollinators like moths and butterflies, particularly those active during dusk and nighttime.
The plant's foliage consists of lance-shaped leaves that are generally medium green in color, providing a nice backdrop to the showy blooms. Showy Evening Primrose thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun but can tolerate some light shade. It's adaptable and relatively drought-tolerant once established.
The evening-blooming flowers are attractive to moths and other pollinators that are active during the twilight hours. Showy Evening Primrose is popular in wildflower gardens, naturalized areas, and rock gardens for its showy and fragrant evening blooms.
Once established, Showy Evening Primrose is relatively low-maintenance. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage prolonged blooming. Showy Evening Primrose is cherished for its exquisite evening blooms, its attraction to nocturnal pollinators, and its adaptability, making it an appealing choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of beauty and allure to their landscapes, especially during the twilight hours.
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Showy Evening Primrose Wildflower Seed
Showy Evening Primrose is a beautiful perennial wildflower native to North America, prized for its showy blooms that open in the evening. Showy Evening Primrose boasts large, pink to pale pink, cup-shaped flowers that unfurl in the evening, hence the name. Each flower typically measures around 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The blooms contrast against the plant's green foliage and often have a yellow center.
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Showy Evening Primrose Wildflower Seed
Showy Evening Primrose is a beautiful perennial wildflower native to North America, prized for its showy blooms that open in the evening. Showy Evening Primrose boasts large, pink to pale pink, cup-shaped flowers that unfurl in the evening, hence the name. Each flower typically measures around 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The blooms contrast against the plant's green foliage and often have a yellow center.