Tufted Evening Primrose

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.