Pink evening primrose.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Perennial

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

1 to 2 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 5 bis 9

Blütezeit

Late spring to mid summer

Pflege

Plant this in a spot with plenty of sun and well draining soil to keep it happy. Watch for wilting if the soil stays too dry for long periods. It can be quite vigorous, so give it enough space to spread out.

Gießen

Water deeply once the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring is plenty.

Schneiden

Trim back the foliage after the main flowering flush to encourage a tidy appearance.

Umtopfen

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot once the roots fill the current space.

Boden

Sandy, rocky, or well draining soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatur

-20 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

30 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non-toxic but can cause mild irritation if handled by sensitive individuals.

Kinder

Keep away from small children as the plant parts are not meant for consumption.

Kontaktallergene

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive people.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with seasonal allergies.

Essbarkeit

This plant is not considered edible and may cause stomach upset if ingested.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Four petaled cup shaped flowers
• Soft pink or white petals
• Lance shaped or wavy leaves
• Spreading habit via rhizomes

Höhe

0,15 bis 0,45m

Breite

0,3 bis 0,9m

Blätter

green, gray-green, semi-evergreen

Blüten

white, pink, 4 bis 7cm

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on leaves during humid weather.
• Aphids — Small insects that suck sap from new growth.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

division, seed, cuttings

Pflanzzeit

spring, fall

Überwinterung

Cut back dead foliage in late autumn. Provide a light layer of mulch if you live in an area with harsh, freezing winters.

Im Kübel

It grows well in containers but requires a large pot to accommodate its spreading roots.

Pair this with other vigorous, sun-loving perennials to ensure it does not take over the entire bed.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Purple coneflower — They share similar sun and water requirements.
• Blanket flower — This pairing creates a vibrant, drought tolerant display.
• Blue grama — The grass provides a nice textural contrast to the soft flowers.

Ähnliche Arten

• Oenothera biennis — A taller, biennial relative with yellow flowers.
• Oenothera macrocarpa — Features much larger yellow flowers and a more clumping habit.

Botanisches

Familie

Onagraceae

Gattung

Oenothera

Ordnung

Myrtales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Central and southern United States and Mexico.

Artenschutz

This plant is not of conservation concern and is often considered aggressive in garden settings.

It thrives in dry, sunny, disturbed soils where it outcompetes other plants through rapid rhizomatous growth.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Nachtfalter

Verwendung

groundcover, pollinator garden, rock garden, meadow planting

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Is it invasive?

It can be very aggressive and spread quickly, so it is best for areas where it has room to roam.

How do I stop it from spreading?

Plant it in a container or a restricted area with a root barrier.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Oenothera comes from Greek words meaning wine and to hunt, while speciosa means showy.

Gut zu wissen

• It is commonly called Mexican evening primrose.
• It spreads rapidly through underground rhizomes.
• The flowers often fade from white to a deep pink as they age.
• It is incredibly drought tolerant once established.

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