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Oenothera Species, Hairy Evening Primrose, Yellow Evening-Primrose

Oenotheravillosa

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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

villosa (vil-OH-suh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Biennials

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Hereford, Arizona

Columbus, Ohio(2 reports)

Broaddus, Texas

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