fragrant evening primrose
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An upright, short-lived perennial with lance-shaped, bluish-green leaves to 15cm long forming a basal rosette. Leafy, upright flowering stems to 90cm tall bear scented, yellow flowers to 2.5cm across that open in the evening
Scientific classification
- Species
- fragrant evening primrose (Oenothera stricta)
- Genus
- Oenothera
- Family
- Onagraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fragrant evening primrose
Distribution map
Chile to Southern Argentina, Desventurados Islands
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fragrant evening primrose
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fragrant evening primrose care guide
- Moderate watering, allowing slight drying between waterings once established
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate watering, allowing slight drying between waterings once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight flowering feed in spring and early summer only
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in an open position in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot and susceptible to root rot in heavy, wet soils
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
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