'Evening Sun' Missouri Evening Primrose (Oenothera)

PERENNIAL - Bloomables®

Blooms Late In The Day,
Silvery Foliage,
Native

$17.99

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Size: PS - Quart Pot PS - Quart Pot BL - 8" Pot

Description

(Missouri Evening Primrose) A beautiful low-growing ground cover that blooms in the evening. Oenothera 'Evening Rose' features a mass of bright yellow blooms that open in the late afternoon and continue to shine when the sun goes down. Standing a compact 3-6 inches tall and 15-18 inches wide, 'Evening Sun' forms a mound with its silvery green foliage. Hardy in zones 5-9, Oenothera 'Evening Rose' likes to be planted in a full sun location with well-drained soil. This North American native is very adaptive to a wide range of soil types. Once established, Oenothera 'Evening Rose' is drought tolerant. A deer and rabbit-resistant perennial, Missouri Evening Primrose is often enjoyed by butterflies. A great addition to rock gardens, and borders and a wonderful filler for holes in the garden.

More Details

Name: Oenothera missouriensis 'Evening Sun' PP35,065
Common Name: Missouri Evening Primrose
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Attracts Wings: Bee Friendly, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Flower Color: Yellow Shades
Max Height: 3 - 6 Inches
Max Spread: 15 - 18 Inches
Water Requirements: Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Native
Design Use: Border, Container, Massing
Growth Habit: Ground Cover

Gardener Tips

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