Showy Primrose - 3233

Oenothera speciosa (Onagraceae) A hardy, upright to sprawling perennial, native to the southeastern United States extending into Mexico. The four petaled flowers are soft pink, making a transition to glistening white toward the center. Flowers open in the early morning lasting only a single day. In many southern regions they often form large breathtaking colonies. Grows in various soils in full sun. A fun variety to grow from seed but takes two years to produce a bloom. Suggested Use: Disturbed areas, roadsides, rock gardens, mixtures. Miscellaneous: Often called Buttercup because when smelled, yellow pollen is left on one's nose. Can tolerate infrequent mowing. Average Planting Success: 60% Height: 8 - 16 inches Germination: 20 - 45 days Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65°F - ­70°F Sowing Depth: Surface Sow Blooming Period: March - July Average Seeds Per Pound: 3,280,000 Seeds/Pkt: 2,150 - covers 50 sq.ft. 1 oz Covers: 2,723 sq.ft. Seeding Rate: 1 lb. per acre