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cutleaf evening primrose

cutleaf evening primrose

Oenothera laciniata

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 10b

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A low-growing wildflower with deeply lobed leaves and small yellow flowers that open in the evening. It is drought-tolerant and spreads readily, making it useful as a groundcover in hot, dry sites.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Onagraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

South-central United States

Native to: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with