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Mexican Evening Primrose
Mexican Evening Primrose

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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Primrose Bed
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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.