Evening Primrose

Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. fremontii 'Shimmer' Onagraceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

North Walk

Source of plant

Avant Gardens

Description

Discovered by Lauren and Scott Ogden, this Evening Primrose shines throughout the growing season with attractive silver foliage and glowing lemon colored flowers appearing in flushes throughout the summer. Grows 10” high x 15” wide. Happiest in lean well drained soil.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics