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Oenothera grandis

Also Known As

  • Showy Evening Primrose

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 1-11

Oenothera grandis plant details

Oenothera grandis is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera grandis

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera grandis

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unavailable in the nursery trade, “Showy Evening Primrose” is native to the Southwest & quite a few states East of the Mississippi. To 2’ tall, it bears large very bright yellow flowers opening out from dark mahogany buds atop upright bright red stalks. Said to be an annual/biennial, it may over-winter here in USDA Zone 10a & will certainly self-sow. Easy & tough, let it provide a spash of brightest yellow to your Summer garden.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Oenothera grandis plant

How to Grow Oenothera grandis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 10"

Width: 30"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 4"-10"

Width: 24"

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 9"-12"

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