Oenothera — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Oenothera recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Oenothera albicaulis
Oenothera albicaulis
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and full sun. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots. Succeeds in poor soils.
Full cultivation guide →Oenothera biennis
Oenothera biennis
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and a warm sunny position, though it is tolerant of most soils. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots. Grows well on very poor soils.
Full cultivation guide →Oenothera brevipes
Oenothera brevipes
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
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.
Full cultivation guide →Oenothera elata hookeri
Oenothera elata hookeri
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and full sun. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots. Succeeds on poor soils.
Full cultivation guide →Oenothera glazioviana
Oenothera glazioviana
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and full sun. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots. Succeeds on poor soils.
Full cultivation guide →Oenothera lamarckiana
Oenothera lamarckiana
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and full sun. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots. Succeeds in poor soils.
Full cultivation guide →Oenothera odorata
Oenothera odorata
Family: Onagraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and full sun. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots. Succeeds in poor soils.
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