Oenothera brevipes Golden suncup (Onagraceae)

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Oenothera brevipes
Golden suncup
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The Oenothera brevipes plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Onagraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Golden suncup. Some home gardeners know the variety as Camissonia brevipes. (Gray.)Raven.

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Latin Name:  Oenothera brevipes
Common Name:  Golden suncup
Family:  Onagraceae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry slopes and washes below 1500 metres[71].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and are not sure if it will succeed outdoors in Britain, though it is worth trying as a spring sown annual. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and full sun[1, 200]. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots[200]. Succeeds in poor soils. The flowers open in the evening, they are richly scented and are very attractive to moths.

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