tufted evening primrose
Oenothera cespitosa
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Tufted evening primrose (Oenothera cespitosa) is a perennial for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry soil of most types. The large white flowers open in late afternoon, close the next morning, and fade to pink or red-violet. They are fragrant. Birds eat the seed, so leave the seed heads in place.
Pairs well with Bird's foot violet, Purple lovegrass, and Ornamental onion.
Native range
AZ, CA, CO, ID, and 12 more places. See all 16
AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY; AB, and SK.