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Oenothera stubbei

Saltillo Evening Primrose

Plant photo of: Oenothera stubbei
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This ground cover grows quickly to 6" x 4'. The dense mat of dark green foliage provides a nice back drop for the large butter yellow flowers. Blooms appear spring through fall. The flowers have a sweet fragrance and are open from dusk to early morning. Native to northeast Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.