Primrose, Dwarf Evening ~ Oenothera missouriensis

14-Apr-2011 Primrose, Dwarf Evening ~ Oenothera missouriensis

A low growing perennial, native to Missouri, Texas and Nebraska, with large lemon-yellow cup-shaped flowers that open in the evening and last most of the following day.  An easy-to-grow species that will brighten rock gardens and fronts of flower beds.  May not bloom until the second spring after planting seed.   Color:  Yellow Height: 8-12 Type:  Perennial Climate:  Sun/Part Sun - Dry Seeds/lb.: 90,000 Rate:  1 oz./100 sq.ft. Bloom time:  Summer Zone:  5 - 8

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