Oenothera, Shrubby Sundrops, Narrow-leaf Evening Primrose 'Youngii'

Oenotherafruticosa

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh)
Species
fruticosa (froo-tih-KOH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Waleska, Georgia

Solsberry, Indiana

Quincy, Massachusetts

East Tawas, Michigan

Omaha, Nebraska

Livingston, New Jersey

Syracuse, New York

Lewis Center, Ohio

Eugene, Oregon

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

Mequon, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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L
Mountain Top, PA | July 2014 | positive

This plant is a joy to have! In zones 5 and 6 it grows extremely well, spreading as far as you will let it. It isn't invasive here, jus...Read More

M
Syracuse, NY | February 2008 | positive

This plant is wonderful for sharing. Not too evasive here in central New York. Can be tamed with just a shovel and transplants beautifull...Read More

J
Eugene, OR | October 2006 | positive

Fantastic, long-lasting flower. Plants make a dense mat which can be transplanted by the shovelful. Loves the sun and doesn't need much...Read More

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