Common Name:
Missouri evening primrose
Plant Type:
Deciduous perennial
Family:
Onagraceae (The Evening Primrose Family)
Geographic Origin:
Eastern United States
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
12 inches
Landscape/Garden Uses:
flower gardens
Flowering Season:
Summer and fall

Flower Color:
Pale yellow
Exposure:
Full sun
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

This is a beautiful plant for the rock garden or front of the border. Several short, prostrate stems radiate from the base, lined with 4 inch narrow, silvery grey leaves. In this selection, each stem is tipped by a tight cluster of buds from which bright soft yellow 4 inch blossoms open successively in summer and fall. Sun, reasonably well drained soil, moderate watering. Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less.