Plants of the Southwest
Oenothera caespitosa
White-Tufted Evening Primrose
Large, wonderful, 3-4", fragrant, white flowers open in the evening and close in the mid-day heat. This low-growing perennial (to 8" high and 1-2 ft. wide) has gray-green, fuzzy leaves. White-Tufted Evening Primrose blooms early summer. Good drainage is a must - likes rocky soils. Slow, sporadic germination, 1-2 months of stratification improves germination. Sow spring or fall, cover well. Zones 4-8.
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Full Sun |
Part Shade |
Fragrant |
Very Low Water  |
Low Water  |
Medium Water  |
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