Oenothera lamarkiana (Onagraceae)

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Oenothera lamarkiana
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The Oenothera lamarkiana plant species is found in Europe to Eastern N. America. It is a member of the Onagraceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. grandiflora. Ait.

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Latin Name:  Oenothera lamarkiana
Family:  Onagraceae
Author:  Ser.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and full sun[1, 200]. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots[200]. Succeeds in poor soils. There is some confusion over this name. [43] says that it is a synonym of O. grandiflora. Ait. whilst O. lamarkiana DeVries non Ser. is given as a synonym for O. glazioviana[200]. The flowers open in the evening, they are richly scented and are very attractive to moths.

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