Oenothera biennis - P13

Description
The Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is an upright perennial that produces yellow flowers with a strong fragrance from June to September. In a sunny location with sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Evening primrose is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Evening primrose has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Oenothera biennis forms yellow flowers from June. These exude a strong fragrance.