Oenothera Species, Pink Evening Primrose, Rose Evening-Primrose, Rose of Mexico
Oenotherarosea

Family: Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh)
Species: rosea (RO-zee-uh)

Category

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting