Water Needs
Light Needs
Common Name
Mexican Evening Primrose
Scientific Name
Oenothera speciosa (o. berlandieri) 'Siskiyou'
Plant Type
Perennials
Deciduous / Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Attracts butterflies
Blooms
Summer
Growth Habit
Spreading
Growth Rate
Rapid
Average Landscape Size
1' x 3'
Care Information
Can become invasive if not carefully contained. Is susceptible to apple flea beetles that will devour the foliage in early spring. Watch for small black larvae or black/green shiny beetles on the foliage. If left untreated, they can completely defoliate the plant. However, this primrose is very resilient and will likely rebound later in the summer.
