Quick answer: Pink evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa) is native to 8 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Well-drained soils, rich or poor - loams, clays, sand, caliche, rocky, gravelly |
| Bloom | Bloom Feb-Jul |
| Height | Up to 2 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Seed capsules attract birds and mammals, nectar source, special value to native bees |
none noted formally, but escapes from cultivation and can become aggressive/require dividing per growing notes
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Pink evening primrose native?
Pink evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa) is native to Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Pink evening primrose bloom?
Pink evening primrose blooms Feb-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Pink evening primrose need?
Light: Sun. Water: Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist. Soil: Well-drained soils, rich or poor - loams, clays, sand, caliche, rocky, gravelly. Mature height: Up to 2 ft tall.
Is Pink evening primrose good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Seed capsules attract birds and mammals, nectar source, special value to native bees.
Is Pink evening primrose deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Pink evening primrose is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Pink evening primrose seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Oenothera speciosa on any listing.
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