« Previous Plant  |  Next Plant »

Oenothera berlandieri Siskiyou

Evening Primrose (Mexican Evening Primrose)

The translucent, delicate, saucer-shaped blooms of pale pink have deeper pink veining.

  • »  AKA Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou'
  • »  Saucer-shaped, pale pink flowers with deeper pink veining
  • »  Deeply toothed, lanceolate, deep green leaves, 4 cm wide
  • »  Foliage emerges with a reddish hue
  • »  Vigorous and drought tolerant
  • »  Bloom Time: Early July to midsummer
  • »  Flower Size: 5 cm

1gal
$21.88
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Roadside planting
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou'

This drought tolerant cultivar can be planted in full sun or partial shade in an average, well-drained soil. It will thrive with little or no care and is suitable for dry slopes or other low maintenance sites. Can spread very quickly.