Glaucous evening primrose (Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as glaucous evening primrose.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: glaucous evening primrose
Scientific name: Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Glaucous evening primrose (Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca) – Andy king50, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Glaucous evening primrose (Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca) – Andy king50, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
