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Oenothera caespitosa

 
Common name tufted evening primrose
Family onagraceae
Life cycle biennial/perennial (Z4)
Flowers white to pink (late spring)
From seed germinate at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below

The descriptions sound like a typical evening primrose, what with the flowers lasting for a day and fading from white to pink. It will be interesting to see how it differs from other similar species - the species name refers to the dense tufts of basal foliage. Some sources report this being a rampant spreader, so I'll be on the lookout for those tendencies, too. Mostly described as a wildflower, not a garden subject.

We left this plant behind in our Pennsylvania garden (and wish it well); we don't grow it in Houston.

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Seed-starting details for this plant

  1. Seed from '02 trade. Baggy 70F with light (69%G, 5-8d)
  2. Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (94%G, 4-8d)

Light appears not to be necessary. Maintains viability well.


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