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Camissonia micrantha

Also Known As

  • Miniature Suncup
  • Small Flowered Evening Primrose
  • Small Primrose
  • Spencer Primrose

Plant type

herb, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

Camissonia micrantha plant details

Camissonia micrantha is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial herb with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camissonia micrantha

Plant type: annual / biennial herb
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camissonia micrantha

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Camissonia micrantha plant

How to Grow Camissonia micrantha

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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