Fuzzy buds open to deep pink, 4-petaled flowers from early through late summer on this unusually compact selection. The narrow, lance-shaped, dark green leaves form a low, prostrate, spreading mound. The first year, this plant grows about 6" tall, but it can double that height by the second year.
Use this plant in rock gardens, near the front of the border, or in containers.
Height:
6.0-12.0 Inches
Spread:
6.0-12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple-red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Edging Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Oenothera maintains the best form when planted in poor, well-drained soil and full sun. In more fertile soils, it can be a bit rangy. Use it to cover gravelly banks and other areas where the soil quality is poor. Hot, dry conditions are no problem for this plant.
The oil of Evening Primrose is often sold in health stores, due to its gamma-lineotic acids, which help regulate body processes. However, the best proven benefit of the oil is to treat skin conditions.
Height:
6.0-12.0 Inches
Spread:
6.0-12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple-red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Edging Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Oenothera maintains the best form when planted in poor, well-drained soil and full sun. In more fertile soils, it can be a bit rangy. Use it to cover gravelly banks and other areas where the soil quality is poor. Hot, dry conditions are no problem for this plant.
The oil of Evening Primrose is often sold in health stores, due to its gamma-lineotic acids, which help regulate body processes. However, the best proven benefit of the oil is to treat skin conditions.
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