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Oenothera versicolor Sunset Boulevard

Mexican Evening Primrose, Sundrops

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Type: Perennials, Groundcovers
Height: Short 15" (Plant 18-24" apart)
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 4-9   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy
Flower / Accent: Orange / Orange
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep
A nonstop dazzler if you avoid too rich a soil. Delicate, tangerine cup-shaped blossoms of Oenothera Sunset Boulevard fade to crimson on maroon tinged stems like a sunset. Upright habit, blooms form on spikes with narrow lance-shaped foliage. Absolutely glows when backlit by the sun. Long blooming.

Features to Note:

  • Groundcovers
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Blooms for 4 Weeks or More
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Birds

Oenothera General Information:

This colorful variety make fine additions to borders and rock gardens alike. Avoid wet feet. Fills in rapidly so give it plenty of room. Not fussy as to soil type.

Oenothera Plant Care:

This trouble free plant is tolerant of poor, dry soil and self sows readily. After flowering, can be sheared back by 1/3 and shaped for nice forms in the garden. Can be divided in spring or fall every 4 - 5 years or as needed to control spread.

$9.95 ea.
(3+) $9.50 ea.
Ships: Spring 2017
Plant Code: OESB