Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou'

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Evening primrosePerennialFamily: Onagraceae

Height: 30cmSpread: 30cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Evening primroses, Oenothera, are a group of annuals, biennials and perennials, native to North and South America. They're so-called because the flowers of many species open in the evenings to attract pollinators that are specialised to collecting pollen from them. Many evening primroses have richly scented flowers.

Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou' is a sprawling plant producing masses of pale pink flowers throughout summer and often into autumn. It looks particularly good in a cottage garden or coastal setting. The blooms of Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou' are open during the day to attract day-flying pollinators. It's a good choice for ground cover.

For best results, grow Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou' in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Cut it back as it begins to lose steam to produce a new flush of foliage and flowers. Can vigorously spread if growing in favourable conditions, so it's one to keep a close eye on.

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Oenothera ‘Siskiyou’ and wildlife

Oenothera ‘Siskiyou’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Oenothera ‘Siskiyou’ poisonous?

Oenothera ‘Siskiyou’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People