Common name:Mexican Evening Primrose
Botanical name:Oenothera speciosa
Oenothera berlandieri is a perennial. Grows 10-12 in. high, with profuse showing of 1.5 in. rose pink blooms in summer. Flowers open in daytime and stems die back after bloom. Can be highly invasive.
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Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.
