Oenothera berlanderi 'Siskiyou'
Siskiyou evening primrose
An extremely long blooming, easy care plant. A vigorous, stoloniferous grower that can be a bit of a thug, especially in sandier soils. It is less invasive and shorter than O. speciosa, but still a fast running plant that can quickly spread. Great numbers of clear light pink single pink 1 1/2" upright flowers are translucent in the sun. Blooms May through July and with periodic re-bloom until October.
Height10-12 Inches |
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Spread12-18 Inches |
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PinkUSDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Interesting Notes
Oenothera comes from the Greek "Oïnos", wine and "ther", wild animal : for the Ancients, it designated a plant the roots of which, soaked in wine, would have enabled to tame wild beasts. According to the following German saying of the 18th century : "a pound of the root of evening primrose gives more strength than a quintal of beef", the root of evening primrose was thought to be very nutritive. The Amerindians used it differently : they used it to rub their moccasins before hunting, to mask their smell and get closer to the animals. One of the magic powers of evening primrose was actually to make hunters lucky.
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grow in full sun average to dry soil with good drainage. Water well on planting and regularly until established. Drought tolerant.
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