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Oenothera acaulis |
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| Synonym(s) |
Oenothera taraxacifolia |
| Common name |
evening primrose |
| Family |
onagraceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z5-8) |
| Flowers |
white (summer) |
| Size |
6" tall x 8" wide |
| Light |
sun-part shade |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil, not too dry |
From seed  |
germinates at room temperature
Flowers first year from seed sown indoors early.
detailed seed-starting info below
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Dandelion-like foliage sprays out in a basal rosette; the flowers open in the morning, and fade to pink by the evening. Blooms abundantly in its first year.
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| | The flowers grow on long stalks, and fall off when spent. Way back at the base of the stalk, the seed pods grow with a rosy glow. |
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| | Yellow flowers on variety 'Aurea' |
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: side garden About my plant portraits
Some helpful links to other websites
- Seed from '03 trade. Baggy, 70F (80%G, 8-10d)
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November 09, 2006
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