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Oenothera rosea

Also Known As

  • Hartmannia rosea
  • Pink Evening Primrose
  • Rose Evening Primrose
  • Rosy Evening Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-24"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9a

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Oenothera rosea plant details

Oenothera rosea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera rosea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera rosea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Oenothera rosea plant

How to Grow Oenothera rosea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 10"

Width: 30"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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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
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aka Oenothera caespitosa var. marginata, Tufted Evening Primrose

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 9"-12"

  • sun
  • regular
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