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Oenothera caespitosa (Tufted evening primrose)
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0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Oenothera caespitosa
Other names
Tufted evening primrose, Cowboy lily, Desert evening primrose, Rock-rose evening primrose, Fragrant evening primrose, White tufted evening primrose
Genus
Oenothera Oenothera
Species
O. caespitosa - O. caespitosa is a compact, rosette-forming perennial with diamond-, lance-, or spoon-shaped, irregularly toothed, grey-green leaves and, opening at dusk in summer, fragrant, cup-shaped white flowers turning pink with age.
Oenothera caespitosa is: Evergreen
Habit
Rosette, Compact
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Divide in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Oenothera caespitosa (Tufted evening primrose) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Mediterranean, Rock, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Relatively short-lived.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Oenothera caespitosa
Other names
Tufted evening primrose, Cowboy lily, Desert evening primrose, Rock-rose evening primrose, Fragrant evening primrose, White tufted evening primrose
Genus
Oenothera Oenothera
Species
O. caespitosa - O. caespitosa is a compact, rosette-forming perennial with diamond-, lance-, or spoon-shaped, irregularly toothed, grey-green leaves and, opening at dusk in summer, fragrant, cup-shaped white flowers turning pink with age.
Native to
Western United States
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rosette, Compact
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Divide in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Oenothera caespitosa (Tufted evening primrose) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Mediterranean, Rock, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Relatively short-lived.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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