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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:54 PM
Oenothera Macrocarpa
    Deer Resistant IconRock Garden Icon

    Plant Type: Perennials

    Canary yellow, mildly fragrant, 3 inch wide flowers are produced in great numbers over dark green leaves from early through midsummer. Following the substantial blooms, 2 to 3 inch long, 4-winged seed pods are produced which are beautiful in dried floral arrangements. The trailing habit and drought tolerance of this perennial makes it ideal for softening the edges of pathways or planting in rock gardens.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Oenothera will maintain a healthy compact form in poor, well-drained soil and full sun. In more fertile soils, it tends to spread rampantly. Evening Primrose is perfect for covering gravelly banks and other areas where the soil quality is poor. Hot, dry conditions are no problem for this plant.

    Flower Color

    Canary yellow

    Foliage Color

    Dark green

    Plant Spread

    12-15 .

    Good Companions

    Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), Bellflower-Dwarf (Campanula ), Grass-Ornamental (Festuca glauca), Grass-Ornamental (Calamagrostis acutiflora), Salvia-Perennial (Salvia nemorosa), Yarrow (Achillea)

    Plant Height

    9-12 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average to low water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant, Fragrant flowers or foliage, Border, Ground cover, Rock Garden

    Bloom Time

    Early through mid-summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Part to full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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