Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou'

Mexican Evening Primrose

Plant Type: Perennial

FULL Sun

Pale pink, saucer-shaped flowers are produced in great numbers May through July with rebloom in the fall. Compact and trailing habit. Heat and drought tolerant. Prefers poor soils. Spread by underground stolons.

Height

6-8"

Spread

spreads

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Perfect groundcover for hot, dry areas with poor soil. Can be aggressive in fertile soil.

Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou' Plant Care:

Needs good drainage, avoid wet soil conditions.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

Mexican Evening Primrose Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Low soil moisture.

Average

Special Benefits

Ground Cover

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

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