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Tufted Evening Primrose, Oenothera caespitosa

Tufted Evening Primrose, Oenothera caespitosa

Tufted Evening Primrose, Oenothera caespitosa	Native Of Southeastern USA

Tufted Evening Primrose Oenothera caespitosa, Evening Primrose Family: ( Onagraceae ), Tufted Evening Primrose. Also called: White Evening Primrose, Rock Rose Evening Primrose, or Fragrant Evening Primrose. This is a very popular landscaping plant in Arizona. Perennial, up to 10 inches tall and 2 feet in diameter. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. The flowers open in the late afternoon. They close in the morning as temperatures heat up, fading to a pink color. They will not bloom again. Height: Growing to about 10 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Flowers: The flowers are white, about 4" wide, in upper leaf axils; early to mid summer. Blooming Time: Mid March - November. Leaves: Basal rosette, large dark green leaves, 2 - 4" long. Found: Found throughout Arizona. Elevation: Naturally at 4500 to 7500 Feet. Does well at lower elevations but needs water. Habitat: Alkaline, well-drained/light soils. An ideal xeriscape garden landscape plant in Arizona. Native of Southeastern USA. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken March 24, 2003. Glendale Public Library, Xeriscape Demonstration Garden.