Tufted Evening Primrose
Oenothera caespitosa
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Onagraceae
Plant Description: The large, fragrant white flowers of this native primrose open at sunset, blooming from late spring through early fall. Their four heart-shaped petals start out white and turn pink with age. Rosettes of toothed, lance-shaped leaves are silvery and neatly mound-shaped. This xeric plant is tolerant of poor, well-drained soils, making it a great choice for rock gardens. Native to the western United States.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 8" tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Pink, White
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: May - Sep
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Building South
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Localscapes Path
- Rock Wall
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
