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Plant specific values:
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Cleland’s Evening Primrose (Oenothera clelandii) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Cleland’s Evening Primrose

(Oenothera clelandii)

Cleland’s Evening Primrose (Oenothera clelandii)

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Climate Requirements for Rahway, New Jersey

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 27" - 44" 49" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 78°F - 90°F 86°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. -1°F - 26°F 22°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Oenothera clelandii, commonly known as Cleland’s Evening Primrose, is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb native to prairies and glades in the central United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of 0.3-0.7 feet (0.09-0.2 meters). The plant features lance-shaped leaves and bears showy yellow flowers with a delicate fragrance that bloom in the summer and fall, opening in the evening and closing by the next noon.

Cleland’s Evening Primrose is valued for its drought tolerance and the evening-opening flowers that attract pollinators such as moths. It is often used in native plant gardens, wildflower meadows, and as a border plant in xeriscaping. This species thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soils, making it suitable for gardens with poor, rocky, or sandy soils. While generally low-maintenance, it can self-seed prolifically under favorable conditions, which should be managed to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-2.5 feet
  • Width: 0.3-0.7 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant

Natural Habitat

native to prairies and glades in the central United States

Other Names

Common Names: Cleland’s Evening-Primrose, Sand Evening Primrose

Scientific Names: Oenothera clelandii

GBIF Accepted Name: Oenothera clelandii W.Dietr., P.H.Raven & W.L.Wagner