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Oenothera biennis (Common Evening Primrose)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 27368



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Onagraceae
Genus: Oenothera
Species: Oenothera biennis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Biennial
  • Fragrant
  • Medicinal
  • Ornamental
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • July
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Deer Resistant
  • Slug / Snail Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Netty (13946)
Frank (2698)
Jewell (5504)
  purpleinopp (8118)


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Other names for this plant:
Oenothera muricata
Oenothera pycnocarpa



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