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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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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Gardening facts about Oenothera tetragona plant
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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Oenothera for your garden
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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