2010
Oenothera macrocarpa
"Silver Wings"
Flowering period: June - September

Height < 25 cm
Spread: 25 - 50 cm
Habit: Ground-cover/ Crawling
Flower type: Simple
Leaf Color Dark
Placement: Sun
Water Low
Fertilizer need: Low
Plant type: Perennial


Class Best seller 2010

Evening Primrose, Sundrops

Family: Onagraceae
Origin: United States: Kansas and Nebraska
Special Features: Wavy, slender, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and large, papery, golden cup-shaped flowers
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2004.
Colour: Golden
Natural Flowering Period: June - September
Winter Hardiness: Z4-8
Growth Habit: Ground-hugging
Foliage: Lance-shaped, grey-green leaves
Height with Flower: 15 cm (6'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained, gritty soils, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in the front of the border, the rock garden or in mixed planters with Sedum 'Czar's Gold', Veronica 'Blue Feathers' and Dracocephalum 'Blue Dragon'
Specialities: Excellent groundcover for dry soils.
Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED® (OG 027)

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