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Oenothera, Bigfruit Evening Primrose, Missouri Evening Primrose 'Comanche Campfire'

Oenotheramacrocarpa

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Family

Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh)

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Species

macrocarpa (ma-kro-KAR-pa)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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parkerpt

Amarillo, TX | September 2006 | positive

Bright lemon-yellow flowers that light up the garden. Looks great in front of Perovskia. I purchased mine from High Country Gardens in ...Read More

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