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California Evening Primrose

Oenothera californica

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Overview

The California Primrose (Oenothera californica) is a drought-tolerant perennial, flourishing with fragrant white to pink blooms that open in the evening. It reaches 6-12 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches, forming a low-growing rosette. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils, making it ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping. Flowers from late spring to summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and moths. Zones 8-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 9–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — "evening primrose."<br><br>For optimal growth

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Onagraceae
Climate
Temperate

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California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — particularly impactful when mass-planted or used as a border along walkways or in rock gardens; the
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; particularly impactful when mass-planted or used as a border
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — which can span up to 3 inches across; form a basal rosette that is semi-evergreen, image 67
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — which can span up to 3 inches across
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — suggesting a preference for milder climates with minimal frost, image 36
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — The California Primrose (Oenothera californica) is a drought-tolerant perennial; prefers full, image 51
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — It benefits from occasional watering during extended periods of dryness, particularly in hotter climates
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — reflecting its adaptability to xeric landscapes
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — present a radiant creamy white to soft yellow hue and tend to open in the evening; pink and white flowers
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — Flowers from late spring to summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and moths; is a, image 55
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — The California Primrose (Oenothera californica) is a drought-tolerant perennial
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — pink and white flowers in the garden; reflecting its adaptability to xeric landscapes
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — A member of the Onagraceae family; this species flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — It reaches 6-12 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches, forming a low-growing rosette, image 53
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — The California Primrose (Oenothera californica) is a drought-tolerant perennial; prefers full sun and
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — It reaches 6-12 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches, forming a low-growing rosette
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — A member of the Onagraceae family; this species flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10, image 59
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — which makes it ideal for groundcover or as an accent in smaller garden spaces; the California, image 64
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — scientifically referred to as Oenothera californica; which makes it ideal for groundcover or, image 56
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — pink and white flowers in the garden
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — A member of the Onagraceae family
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — typically reaching a modest height of 6 to 12 inches and spreading 12 to 18 inches wide, image 63
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — flourishing with fragrant white to pink blooms that open in the evening; suggesting a, image 52
Oenothera californica
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