Groundcovers
Tufted Evening Primrose
Oenothera cespitosa
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Tufted evening primrose's fragrant flowers open from dusk to early morning.
The Basics
Type: GroundcoversSun: Full Sun, Partial SunHardiness: 10°FWater: Low to ModerateNative To: Western U.S., MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 1'Mature Width: 2'Mature Form: ClumpingFoliage
EvergreenColor: Gray-greenTexture: CoarseWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: White, PinkSeason: Spring, FallComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F1568333855c9e7eb077f6.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward
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Photo By: Carol Ward