Silver Blade Evening Primrose

Silver Blade evening primrose is a native perennial flower notable for its large, yellow flowers that appear from May until frost. It is a small plant with long, silver leaves and red stems. Very drought tolerant, it is a great plant for adding color to the landscape all season long.

 

Silver Blade Evening Primrose

Silver Blade evening primrose is a native perennial flower notable for its large, yellow flowers that appear from May until frost. It is a small plant with long, silver leaves and red stems. Very drought tolerant, it is a great plant for adding color to the landscape all season long.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Oenothera macrocarpa subsp. incana

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Pronunciation

ee-NOH-the-ruh ma-kro-KAR-pa in-KAN-nuh

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Mature Height

4 to 6 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 18 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

yellow

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Bloom time

early summer to frost

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

southern Great Plains of United States

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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