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Mexican Evening Primrose
I've several clusters of these growing in my back yard (this is my
first year with them) that I planted in spring. They have bloomed beautifully (pink flowers) and looked real hearty but now look like they are dying. Knowing little about them, is this typical for them to die back at this time of year? We've had 8 days this month at 100º or better if that makes any difference and I've watered them well daily. At the same time as the high temps hit and the plants took a dive, I've also noted hundreds of small flying beetles(?), a bit smaller than a ladybug but the same shape, black in color with iridescent green color on their wings infesting the 2 small areas where the primroses are. Perhaps its the bugs and not the heat thats killing them, again, provided they should not be dying yet. Anyone have any experience with these beautiful flowers that can assist? TIA Albuquerque, Zone 7 |
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Mexican Evening Primrose
Here in St. Louis zone 5/6 mine stopped blooming around the 4th of July. This
is my second year for them and they came back very nicely, robust with plenty of spread with no pests. I keep them contained somewhat around my gaslight. As I only plant drought resistant plants, God provided the only water. The leaves and stems are now green and red. To the same area this Spring I added Limerick coreopsis and planted morning glory seeds which both are filling in nicely. Next year your primrose should fill in nicely, as did mine. Maggie from steamy St. Lou |
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