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Synonym(s) Oenothera speciosa var. berlandieri Common name Mexican evening primrose Family onagraceae Life cycle perennial (Z5-9) Flowers soft pink (late spring) Size 12" Light sun Cultural notes ordinary garden soil In late May and June, the pink flowers on this evening primrose are irresistable. The foliage is nothing to write home about - a bit scraggly, but at least it stays green. The plant wants to scramble around by its roots; in rich moist soil it can get out of hand, but in the marginal conditions provided by our driveway bed, it's manageable.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: driveway bed

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