Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou' (showy evening primrose) bears showy, bright pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blooms during early summer. This herbaceous perennial is a thicket in form and has medium green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and light foot traffic.
Cautions
The growth rate of Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou' (showy evening primrose) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou' (showy evening primrose) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
