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Oenothera tetragona
Also Known As
- Evening Primrose
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-30"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 3a-10b
Oenothera tetragona plant details
Oenothera tetragona is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera tetragona
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera tetragona
- USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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How to Grow Oenothera tetragona
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 36"-40"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 10"
Width: 30"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 4"-10"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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