Oenothera speciosa, commonly known as showy evening primrose, pink evening primrose, or Mexican primrose. 
  
 * Florida Native: Yes
 * Size at Maturity: Upright to sprawling perennial, reaching 1-2 feet tall.
 * Growth Rate: Moderate
 * Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
 * Flower Color: Large, four-petaled, cup-shaped flowers that start out white or pink and turn darker pink as they age.
 * Leaf Shape:  Alternate, glabrous (smooth) to pubescent, linear to obovate leaves with toothed or wavy edges.
 * Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
 * Soil Texture: Prefers well-drained soils but adaptable to various soil types.
 * Soil pH: Adaptable to a wide range of soil pH levels.
 * Moisture Requirements: Low to moderate
 * Salt Spray Tolerance: No
 * Recommended Landscape Uses: Borders, meadows, restoration projects, pollinator gardens
 
Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance. Here's what you can do to keep your Oenothera speciosa thriving:
 * Divide clumps every few years in spring to maintain vigor (optional).
 * Remove spent flower heads in late winter for a tidier appearance (optional).
 
Considerations:
 * Spreads by underground rhizomes and reseeding. You may need to control its spread if not desired.
 * Low deer and rabbit resistance
 * Wildlife Benefit: Attracts bees and butterflies, a high-value nectar source for adult monarch butterflies
 * Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans
 * Edible: No medicinal uses are known