Oenothera caespitosa
Tufted Evening Primrose
Family |
Onagraceae |
Genus |
Oenothera |
Species |
caespitosa |
Category |
Perennials, Weeds |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2a - 7a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-34 - (-9) |
Temperature (°F) |
-30 - 15 |
Height |
15 - 60 cm |
Spread |
30 - 60 cm |
Landscape |
This plant is great for rock gardens and best planted where it can be seen in evenings or early mornings, since the flowers bloom at night. |
Cultivation |
Full sun exposure in well-drained soil. |
Growth |
Medium |
Flower Description |
White flowers that bloom at night. |
Fruit Description |
2.5 cm long capsule. |
Notable Specimens |
Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
Propagation |
From seed. |