About
A herbaceous perennial to 80cm, with erect stems bearing smooth, ovate, glaucous leaves, reddish when young, and terminal racemes of light yellow flowers 3-5cm wide from late spring to late summer.
About the genus
Oenothera can be annuals, biennials or perennials, upright or spreading in habit, with simple or lobed leaves and bowl-shaped, white, yellow or pink flowers over a long period in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toE N America
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or after flowering in late summer
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails may be a problem
Disease resistanceLeaf spot and powdery mildew may be a problem