Family: Onagraceae (Evening
Primrose Family)
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Height: 10 inches
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Spread: 12-18 inches
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Bloom Time: June to August
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Bloom: large, bright yellow flowers that
open for one day in late afternoon and remain open until following morning
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: average, well
drained; tolerates poor soil; salt tolerant
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Moisture: dry to medium;
drought tolerant
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Use: border fronts,
rock gardens, cottage gardens
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Care: remove spent
blooms
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems; some root rot may occur in poorly drained soils
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Native to: Southern and
central U.S.
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Notes: prolific
bloomer; flowers arise from leaf axils that are generally upward facing but may
rest on the ground; narrow, lance-shaped leaves
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden
G172, Pollinator Garden C173
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