Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)
A resilient Texas native perennial with soft pink, cup-shaped blooms that appear in waves through spring. It spreads to form a cheerful flowering colony and thrives in tough, sunny conditions. Ideal for naturalized spaces where you want seasonal color with minimal care.
Typical Uses
• Meadow plantings
• Slopes and erosion control
• Sunny borders
• Naturalized lawns
Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun to part sun
Water: Low once established
Soil: Adaptable; tolerates clay, sandy, and average garden soils
Size
Height: Low
Spread: 18–24 inches per plant, spreading colony over time
Behavior
Evergreen or Deciduous: Herbaceous perennial; active in spring, dormant summer, fall, winter
Growth rate: Fast spreading
Traffic tolerance: None to very light
Ecology
Native range: Texas and much of the southern United States
Wildlife value: Nectar source for bees and other pollinators
Extra Notes
Spreads by underground runners and can naturalize quickly in favorable conditions. Best used where it has room to expand. Cut back after peak bloom if plants become leggy.
Source
Grown by Native Texas Nursery
Pickup & Delivery
Online orders are available for in-person pickup in Southwest Austin on weekends (subject to availability). After purchase I will contact you to schedule a pickup time. Alternate pickup days can usually be arranged if needed. Free delivery on orders over $200.
Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)
A resilient Texas native perennial with soft pink, cup-shaped blooms that appear in waves through spring. It spreads to form a cheerful flowering colony and thrives in tough, sunny conditions. Ideal for naturalized spaces where you want seasonal color with minimal care.
Typical Uses
• Meadow plantings
• Slopes and erosion control
• Sunny borders
• Naturalized lawns
Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun to part sun
Water: Low once established
Soil: Adaptable; tolerates clay, sandy, and average garden soils
Size
Height: Low
Spread: 18–24 inches per plant, spreading colony over time
Behavior
Evergreen or Deciduous: Herbaceous perennial; active in spring, dormant summer, fall, winter
Growth rate: Fast spreading
Traffic tolerance: None to very light
Ecology
Native range: Texas and much of the southern United States
Wildlife value: Nectar source for bees and other pollinators
Extra Notes
Spreads by underground runners and can naturalize quickly in favorable conditions. Best used where it has room to expand. Cut back after peak bloom if plants become leggy.
Source
Grown by Native Texas Nursery
Pickup & Delivery
Online orders are available for in-person pickup in Southwest Austin on weekends (subject to availability). After purchase I will contact you to schedule a pickup time. Alternate pickup days can usually be arranged if needed. Free delivery on orders over $200.
