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Camissonia brevipes

Also Known As

  • Oenothera brevipes
  • Golden Evening-Primrose
  • Golden Suncup
  • Mojave Suncup
  • Yellow Cups

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

Camissonia brevipes plant details

Camissonia brevipes is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green, purple and variegated foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camissonia brevipes

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green, purple and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: native plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camissonia brevipes

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and lean

Gardening facts about Camissonia brevipes plant

How to Grow Camissonia brevipes

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • lean
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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