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Week 8 – February 19, 2025

Plant Information

Oenothera macrocarpa

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Oenothera macrocarpa

Common Name: Evening primrose

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 8b

Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)

Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer

Plant Habit: Spreading

Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Fragrant Flowers

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 12 - 20" (30 - 51cm)

Height: 12 - 24" (30 - 61cm)

Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Drought-tolerant, low-spreading groundcover has silver-green foliage and large, clear lemon-yellow, fragrant flowers.

Grower Information:

Drought-tolerant, low-spreading groundcover has silver-green foliage and large, clear lemon-yellow, fragrant flowers.