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Oenothera capillifolia
Also Known As
- Calylophus berlandieri subsp. pinifolius
- Calylophus berlandieri var. pinifolius
- Black Dot Calylophus
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 8"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 7a-10a
Oenothera capillifolia plant details
Oenothera capillifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera capillifolia
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera capillifolia
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Oenothera capillifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-24"
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4"-10"
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