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Lemon Silver Evening Primrose

Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver'

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Overview

Oenothera fremontii 'Lemon Silver', or Lemon Silver Evening Primrose, is a perennial showcasing delicate lemon-yellow blooms atop silvery foliage. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches 8-12 inches in height and spreads 10-14 inches wide. Preferring full sun, it's drought-tolerant once established and blooms from late spring to summer. Its fragrant flowers and compact form make it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and xeriscaping.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 4–7Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Arid
Lemon Silver Evening Primrose (Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches 8-12 inches in height and spreads 10-14 inches wide
Lemon Silver Evening Primrose (Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver') — Preferring full sun, it's drought-tolerant once established and blooms from late spring toLemon Silver Evening Primrose (Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver') — is a perennial showcasing delicate lemon-yellow blooms atop silvery foliage

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature height
0.25–0.5 Ft.
Mature width
0.5–1 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Onagraceae
Climate
Arid

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Lemon Silver Evening Primrose (Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches 8-12 inches in height and spreads 10-14 inches wide
Lemon Silver Evening Primrose (Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver') — Preferring full sun, it's drought-tolerant once established and blooms from late spring to
Lemon Silver Evening Primrose (Oenothera Fremontii 'Lemon Silver') — is a perennial showcasing delicate lemon-yellow blooms atop silvery foliage
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