Oenothera missouriensis ‘Evening Sun’ PP35065

Oenothera missouriensis 'Evening Sun' PP35065

Evening Primrose

Photo Credit: Darwin Perennials


Oenothera missouriensis 'Evening Sun' PP35065

Evening Primrose

This drought tolerant nativar was selected from the species for its more silvery green, lance-shaped leaves, tidier, spreading prostrate habit, and consistency in production. Large, fragrant, lemon yellow flowers open in the evening to be pollinated by moths and butterflies. Breeder: Darwin Perennials.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 3-6"
  • Spread: 15 - 21"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Silver-Gray Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Nativar
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 3-6"
  • Spread: 15 - 21"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Silver-Gray Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Nativar
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring
  • Moisture in Production: Average
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes