Oenothera fruticosa

Shrub Evening Primrose

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A hardy perennial shrub known for bright yellow evening-blooming flowers with a subtle fragrance, thriving in well-drained soil.
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Plant Details

Common Name Shrub Evening Primrose
Family Onagraceae
Genus Oenothera
Species Fruticosa
Origin Mexico
Blooming Summer to Autumn, flowers open at dusk
Leaf Color Green with reddish tints
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or gravelly soil, low fertility preferred

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established, water deeply but infrequently

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal flowering and growth, heat tolerant

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Fertilization

Minimal feeding needed, apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring

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Pruning

Deadhead regularly to extend bloom season, cut back hard in late winter

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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