Oenothera caespitosa Autumn flower and with Aceana in Dunedin

and with Aceana in Dunedin in full sun

this lovely leading photo is by Aleš Moravec

especially on poor soils

cheap to freight

moist soils or drought tolerant once established Tough as old boots

Oenothera caespitosa Autumn flower and with Aceana in DunedinBeautiful and drought resistant plant for full sun. Rare. Tufted evening primrose. Rare. The desert evening primrose forms tight rosettes and big white flowers when it wakes up from its summer dormancy. A taproot aids survival. Each large, white flower has four, heart shaped petals and eight yellow stamens. The flowers open in late afternoon, close the next morning, and wither to pink or red violet. Lateral roots may give rise to new perennial plants.