Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea'

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Information by: Joni Clayton - Mockingbird Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea' is a perennial ground cover. It grows 10"-12" high, with profuse showing of 1.5" wide rose pink blooms in summer. Flowers open in daytime and stems die back after bloom. It can be highly invasive.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.