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Oenothera muelleri
Also Known As
- Evening Primrose
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 12"
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Oenothera muelleri plant details
Oenothera muelleri is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera muelleri
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, hanging basket
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera muelleri
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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How to Grow Oenothera muelleri
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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aka Missouri Primrose, Ozark Sundrop
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 30"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Oenothera caespitosa, Fragrant Evening Primrose, White Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Oenothera caespitosa var. marginata, Tufted Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Hooker's Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Hartmannia speciosa, Oenothera speciosa var. berlandieri, Xylopleurum speciosum, Mexican Evening Primrose, Pink Evening Primrose, Pink Ladies, Showy Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
- regular
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