Oenothera x 'Lemon Drop®'
Evening Primrose
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Evening Primrose (Oenothera x 'Lemon Drop®') - Description
Sunny, bright yellow flowers highlight dark green foliage; blooms spring to fall
Evening Primrose (Oenothera x 'Lemon Drop®') - Blooming
Blooms during the summer with large cup-shaped flowers that are usually white, yellow, or pink. The flowers open at dawn or dusk.
Evening Primrose (Oenothera x 'Lemon Drop®') - Growth
Evening Primroses do well in full sun. Plant height varies depending on variety. One species can grow to approx. 6 ft. tall. Works great in a rock garden.
Evening Primrose (Oenothera x 'Lemon Drop®') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Evening Primrose (Oenothera x 'Lemon Drop®') - Pest
Under wet conditions, Oenothera is susceptible to root rot. Other issues include downy mildew, powdery mildew, rust, leaf gall, and leaf spot, all of which are quite common.
Evening Primrose (Oenothera x 'Lemon Drop®') - Interesting facts
Oenothera is mostly native to North America, although some species are found in South America.
Evening Primrose (Oenothera x 'Lemon Drop®') - Soil and irrigation
Plant requires little irrigation. Does best in poor-moderately fertile, gritty soil. Soil must be well-draining.
