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: 65F – 70F
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