Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri

Also Known As

Oenothera elata var. hookeri
Hooker's Evening Primrose
Tall Evening Primrose

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 1'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri plant details

Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This subspecies is native to a fairly limited range in California. Sends up big flowering shoots covered with profuse, large, bright yellow flowers. Three to four feet tall, but only a foot or two wide. Quite showy. Zone 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A highly adaptable deciduous perennial that will vigorously reseed in the right conditions. It is tolerant of drought (and a moderate amount of snow). The large (2.5 - 3") lovely yellow flowers bloom late Spring through mid Summer. The tall flower stalks with attract lined sphinx moth as well as other moths at night. The seeds attract goldfinch. Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. Attracts night pollinators. The plant has been used in the treatment of colds. Found in typically grows in moist locations and is usually found in riparian areas. Communitites located in Wetland-riparian Between 0 and 9186 feet.