This dense ground cover has narrow, dark green leaves and large light yellow flowers which open at night and close by the following afternoon. Cold weather tints the foliage red. Plants can grow in full sun at higher elevations, but do best in part shade in the low desert. Provide moderate irrigation.
Oenothera stubbei (Chihuahuan Primrose, Baja Primrose)
Oenothera stubbei
Chihuahuan Primrose, Baja Primrose, Evening Primrose, Saltillo Evening Primrose
This dense ground cover has narrow, dark green leaves and large light yellow flowers which open at night and close by the following afternoon. Cold weather tints the foliage red. Plants can grow in full sun at higher elevations, but do best in part shade in the low desert. Provide moderate irrigation.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (in) |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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