- Showy Evening Primrose blooms throughout the summer with soft pink blooms, set off by buttercup-yellow throats. Showy Evening Primrose shows off its fragrant blooms in the cool evening hours, attracting nocturnal insects such as moths. Showy Evening Primrose is beautiful in a naturalized setting, but is also wonderful in front of borders or in large containers. Showy Evening Primrose is a stunning addition to the wild garden. Showy Evening Primrose can spread quickly, and the large colonies can be absolutely breathtaking. The plants prefer full sun and dry conditions.
- Botanical Name: Oenothera speciosa
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring, Fall
- Plant Type: Medium Length Stalks with Pale Pink Petal and Pale Yellow Hearts
- Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Fragrant, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden
- Days to Maturity: 85 Days
- Plant Height: 12-24 inches
- Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/16 inch
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
- Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9