Oenothera caespitosa | Fragrant, Tufted or White Evening-Primrose | 10 Seeds
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Type | Perennial |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Watering | Medium |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Flowering |
| Soil Type | Peat |
We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Oenothera caespitosa is a biennial/perennial in the Onagraceae family. A native to Central and Western United States. Some common names are tufted evening primrose, desert evening primrose, rock-rose evening primrose, or fragrant evening primrose. It produces toothed, or lobed rosette leaves around 15 inches long. This species will bloom at night. It grows to 4 inches high, making it great for a rock garden. The flowers are in bloom from late spring until early fall. They have 4 petals that open at dusk and will sometimes change to a light pink by the morning. Host plant for the sphinx moth. It prefers to grow in full sun in a drought-tolerant environment. Birds, bees, and butterflies visit it. Zones 3-8 Germination Use 100 grit sandpaper by placing seeds on sandpaper and gently rubbing the seeds in a circular motion. Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds and lightly cover with a medium. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic but maintain a temperature around 65-75F. Germination 7-30 days.