Evening Primrose. An erect perennial with rosettes of mid-green leaves and spikes of bowl-shaped yellow flowers from summer into autumn. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Oenothera biennis
An erect perennial with rosettes of mid-green leaves and spikes of bowl-shaped yellow flowers from summer into autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Oenothera |
|---|---|
| Species | biennis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Evening Primrose |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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