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Pinkladies

Oenothera speciosa

Pinkladies are beautiful flowers that bloom in shades of pink and white. They open in the evening and close in the morning, making them special night-time flowers!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Pinkladies has delicate, cup-shaped flowers, usually a soft pink or white, with four broad petals that often fade to a deeper rose. Its slender stems bear narrow, lance-shaped leaves, creating an airy, naturalistic appearance in meadows and gardens.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusOenothera
Pinkladies
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Pinkladies

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Pinkladies are sometimes called "Showy Evening Primrose" even though they often bloom during the day!

Some Pinkladies flowers can actually change color from white to pink after they've been open!

The root of the Pinkladies plant was once mashed and eaten like a potato by Native Americans!

Their tiny seeds are super tough; they can sprout even after many years!

Special abilities

Ability

Night Bloom Power

Pinkladies can open their flowers at dusk, releasing a sweet fragrance to attract night-flying moths for pollination.

Ability

Underground Explorer

Pinkladies has creeping rhizomes that help it spread quickly, forming large colonies and stabilizing soil.

Ability

Thirsty Survivor

Pinkladies can tolerate dry conditions, thanks to its deep root system, helping it survive in less fertile areas.

Measurements & details

Height
30-60 cm
Spread
30-90 cm
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Tobacco hornworm moth

Manduca sexta

Visits flowers at dusk for nectar.

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects pollen and nectar during the day.

pollinates

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Gathers nectar and pollen from flowers.

eats

European corn borer

Ostrinia nubilalis

Larvae can bore into stems and leaves.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't pick flowers in nature so they can keep growing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Pinkladies?

30-60 cm

How wide does Pinkladies spread?

30-90 cm

How big are the flowers on Pinkladies?

3-5 cm

When does Pinkladies bloom?

Spring to summer

Is Pinkladies edible?

Yes

Is Pinkladies toxic?

None

What is Pinkladies's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Pinkladies pollinated?

Insect

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