Oenothera lamarckiana

Family: Onagraceae

What it is like

Oenothera lamarckiana is a BIENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), bees. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Height (m): 1

Where it is found

Sandy soils.

Europe to Eastern N. America.

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Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

Young leaves. No more details are given.

Medicine

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Other

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Attracts Wildlife: Plants noted for attracting wildlife

Scented Plants: Plants noted for their scent

How it is grown

Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and full sun. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots. Succeeds in poor soils. There is some confusion over this name. says that it is a synonym of O. grandiflora. Ait. whilst O. lamarkiana DeVries non Ser. is given as a synonym for O. glazioviana. The flowers open in the evening, they are richly scented and are very attractive to moths.

Propagating it: Seed - sow in situ from late spring to early summer.

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Biennial

Hardiness:

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium

Shade: No shade

Moisture: Dry, moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

O. grandiflora. Ait.