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Beginner
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0.6m
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Oenothera fruticosa 'African Sun'
Other names: Evening primrose 'African Sun'
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Genus: Oenothera
Variety or cultivar: 'African Sun' _ 'African Sun' is an herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped leaves. In summer, it bears single, yellow, bowl-shaped flowers that open from reddish buds.
Oenothera fruticosa 'African Sun' is: Deciduous
Flower: Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Upright
Oenothera fruticosa 'African Sun' (Evening primrose 'African Sun') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. This plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for stony sites.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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