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Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri

Hooker's eveningprimrose; hooker's evening primrose

Species Record #: gw1027364

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Botanical Information:

Genus: Oenothera

Family: Onagraceae

Author: (Torr. & Gray) W. Dietr. & W.L. Wagner

Synonyms: Oenothera biennis var. hookeri; Oenothera hookeri; Oenothera hookeri ssp. montereyensis

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Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri
   by pearlbegonia
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Remarks:
Fragrant 3" flowers pop open at dusk releasing a strong sweet fragrance that attracts sphinx moths. Very reliable even in harsh soil conditons. Can get leggy if you give it too much water. Sow the seeds in a ditch and next year it's a wildflower display.

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Ratings
overall10.0
how easy  10.0
flower10.0
foliage5.0
propagate10.0
fragrance9.0
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