About
Oenothera caespitosa, the tufted evening primrose, is a compact, tufted perennial producing rosettes of narrow, toothed or lobed leaves and large, white, fragrant, bowl-shaped flowers opening in the evening. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a sunny, well-drained border or raised bed.
About the genus
Oenothera, the evening primroses, are annuals, biennials and perennials with simple or lobed leaves and bowl-shaped, white, yellow or pink flowers that open in the evening. Grown in sunny, well-drained borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.