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Pinkladies

Pinkladies

Oenothera speciosa

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 5aZone 9b

Pink Ladies evening primrose is a low-growing perennial wildflower with pale pink to white blooms that open in late afternoon. It spreads readily in dry, sunny locations and is extremely drought-tolerant once established.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–1.5′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

South-central United States

Native to: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana

Function & Care

erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division