Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou' |
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Mexican Primrose |
Description
The Mexican primrose is a perennial that remains 10"-12" high with profuse pink flowers in the summer. It spreads by underground rhizomes, drought tolerant, and hardy to 10 degrees F. It attracts hummingbirds.- Cornflower Farms
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.