Height:

6.0-12.0 Inches

Spread:

6.0-12.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple-red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Edging Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Oenothera maintains the best form when planted in poor, well-drained soil and full sun. In more fertile soils, it can be a bit rangy. Use it to cover gravelly banks and other areas where the soil quality is poor. Hot, dry conditions are no problem for this plant.

Fun Facts

The oil of Evening Primrose is often sold in health stores, due to its gamma-lineotic acids, which help regulate body processes. However, the best proven benefit of the oil is to treat skin conditions.