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    • Photo of Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. fremontii flower by Patricia Cunningham

    Photo by Patricia Cunningham

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    Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. fremontii

    Also Known As

    • Oenothera fremontii
    • Evening Primrose

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 10"
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-11

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    Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. fremontii plant details

    Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. fremontii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. fremontii

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 10 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. fremontii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    These are plants we grew from seed, and they're quite variable. All of them have wonderfully silver leaves, though the intensity of it varies quite a bit, and the leaves range from wide spoon shapes to tiny narrow grass like forms. All are nicely compact low growers with large pale yellow flowers.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. fremontii plant

    How to Grow Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. fremontii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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