Botanical Name: Oenothera caespitosa
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Common Name: Tufted Evening Primrose  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Kathleen Moore
Photographer: Betsy Thompson
  • Description

  • Notes

This clumping ground cover will grow at a moderate rate to 1' x 2'. It has lobed, gray-green leaves. Large fragrant, flowers that open from dusk to early morning. Flowers open white and fade to pink. Blooms from spring to fall. Will accpet full sun or partial shade. Native to the western U.S. and Mexico.