Oenothera glazioviana Evening primrose (Onagraceae)

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Oenothera glazioviana
Evening primrose
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The Oenothera glazioviana plant species is found in A hybrid of garden origin, probably O. grandiflora x O. elata. It is a member of the Onagraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Evening primrose. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. erythrosepala. Borbas. O. lamarkiana. DeVries. non Ser.

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Latin Name:  Oenothera glazioviana
Common Name:  Evening primrose
Family:  Onagraceae
Author:  Micheli. ex Mart.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild[200].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and full sun[1, 200]. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots[200]. Succeeds on poor soils[200]. The flowers open in the evening, they are richly scented and are very attractive to moths[4]. The seeds are a good food source for birds, especially finches[200]. The plants of this species are of hybrid origin and usually mutate freely[1]. Usually self-sows freely if in a suitable position[K].

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