Oenothera Species, Cut-leaved or Cutleaf Evening Primrose

Oenotheralaciniata

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh)
Species
laciniata (la-sin-ee-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Oenothera mexicana
Oenothera sinuata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Herbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Morrilton, Arkansas

Clearwater, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Elberton, Georgia

Erie, Michigan

Dike, Texas

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Clearwater, FL (Zone 9b) | August 2006 | positive

This lovely little plant started popping up in my yard (not a positive for the perfect lawn people, but that's not me).

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