Pink evening primrose.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

1 to 2 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 5 a 9

Floración

Late spring to mid summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Sandy, rocky, or well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatura

-20 a 35°C

Humedad

30 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive people.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with seasonal allergies.

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

0,15 a 0,45m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,9m

Hojas

green, gray-green, semi-evergreen

Flores

white, pink, 4 a 7cm

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, fall

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

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

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Onagraceae

Género

Oenothera

Orden

Myrtales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Central and southern United States and Mexico.

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

groundcover, pollinator garden, rock garden, meadow planting

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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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