Oenothera biennis
EVENING PRIMROSE
Onagraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: North America

Other Botanical Names: Oenothera acutifolia, Oenothera biennis var. sulfurea, Oenothera chicagoensis, Oenothera muricata, Oenothera purpurata, Oenothera pycnocarpa, Oenothera rubricaulis, Oenothera suaveolens, Onagra biennis

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Oenothera biennis
EVENING PRIMROSE
Onagraceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, dry style, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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