Groundcovers
Tufted Evening Primrose
Oenothera cespitosa
Fragrant flowers open from dusk to early morning. Seeds eaten by birds. Night blooms attract hawk moths and other nocturnal pollinators.
The Basics
Type: GroundcoversSun: Full Sun, Partial SunHardiness: 10°FWater: Low to ModerateNative to western US, northern MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 1'Mature Width: 2'Mature Form: ClumpingFoliage
EvergreenColor: Gray-greenTexture: CoarseWildlife
Birds Hawk moths Other nocturnal pollinatorsFlowers
Flower Color: Large showy white flowers fade to pinkSeason: Spring to fallComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: NoneNative
Pool Friendly
Attracts Wildlife
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Carol Ward
Photo By: Carol Ward