Tufted Evening Primrose

Oenothera Caespitosa

Overview

The Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera caespitosa) is a North American native perennial. This low-growing plant, typically reaching 6-12 inches tall, boasts fragrant, white to pale pink, saucer-shaped flowers that bloom at dusk and close by midday. Blossoms are 2-3 inches in diameter, atop a rosette of lance-shaped leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, is drought-tolerant, and is ideal for rock gardens or as a border plant. USDA zones 4-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 10–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Arid

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — These flowers can be up to 3 inches in diameter; it prefers full sun and well-drained soils

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Perennial
Family: Onagraceae
Climate: Arid

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Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — The Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera caespitosa) is a North American native perennial

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — It prefers full sun and well-drained soils; its distinct characteristic is its beautiful white blossoms that

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — This species attracts night pollinators, like moths, adding ecological value to your garden

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — creating an eye-catching display.<br><br>For your landscape design, image 35

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — typically reaching 6-12 inches tall; these flowers can be up to 3 inches in diameter, image 48

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — It flourishes in full sun and requires well-draining soil

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — reaching only about 6 to 12 inches in height with a spread of roughly 8 to 20 inches

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — creating an eye-catching display.<br><br>For your landscape design

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — Your client will appreciate the almost luminescent glow that the white blooms bring to their evening

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — Its distinct characteristic is its beautiful white blossoms that slowly transition to pink as they, image 32

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — This species attracts night pollinators, like moths, adding ecological value to your garden; it, image 65

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — ground cover / perennial for full or half

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — These flowers can be up to 3 inches in diameter; it prefers full sun and well-drained soils, image 57

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — saucer-shaped flowers that bloom at dusk and close by midday

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — hence the "Evening" in its name; white flowers in the garden, image 56

Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — This species attracts night pollinators, like moths, adding ecological value to your garden; it flourishes in

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