Oenothera pilosella 'Yella Fella' - P9

Description
The Meadow evening primrose 'Yella Fella' (Oenothera pilosella) is a flat, rosette-like, winter-green perennial that produces yellow flowers from July to September. Its leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Meadow evening primrose 'Yella Fella' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red autumn colouring * winter green * bronze shoots

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Meadow evening primrose 'Yella Fella' are medium green. Bronze-coloured shoots. Meadow evening primrose 'Yella Fella' turns bright red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Meadow evening primrose 'Yella Fella' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flat, rosette-like.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 pilosella 'Yella Fella' forms yellow flowers from July.

Use
Bee pasture, natural garden