evening primrose
Oenothera kunthiana
USDA zones6 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size18 to 24 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Whitish to pink
Notes
Evening primrose (Oenothera kunthiana) is a perennial with whitish to pink flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and spreads 6 to 12 inches wide. The flowers open from early to late summer, so it adds color through the warmest months. Its narrow spread makes it a good fit for small spaces and tight beds.
Pairs well with Sea holly, Fountain grass, and Blue star creeper.
Native range
Texas, Mexico, and Guatemala.