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Common
name: "Pale Evening Primrose"
Latin name: Oenothera pallida
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Zone: 3
- 7
Elevation to: 7500'
Growth habit: Mat forming
Max height: 8" - 18"
Spread: 8" - 12"
Flowers: Yes, May - August
Flower type: Saucer shaped
Native to area: Yes, Oenothera
caespitosa
Available varieties: 5+
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Pictured:
Pale Evening Primrose
Oenothera pallida |
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Perennial
Cultivation:
The Pale Evening Primrose is very similar to the Evening or
Missouri Primrose.
Plant them in full sun in well drained soil. They tolerate poor soils and
drought extremely well. A good choice for dry slopes or walls.
Propagation:
Pale Evening Primrose seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse and moved
outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For quicker growth,
purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center. Space new container grown plants 18"
- 24" apart. Once
established, runners can be separated and re-planted in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Mildews or root rot if kept to wet. |
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