| Common Name |
California Evening Primrose, Eureka Dunes Evening
Primrose, Evening Primrose |
| Latin Name |
Oenothera californica |
| Native Habitat |
2,000 to 5,000 feet, California to Kansas, south to
Mexico |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam low in organic
content, well drained |
| Water |
Once or twice per month |
| Height X Width |
Maximum 2 feet X 4 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
None |
| Leaves |
Grayish green color |
| Garden Suitability |
Fragrance, Moonlight |
| Ornamental Value |
White to pink fragrant flowers in spring |
| Nature Value |
Used by bees |
| Native American Uses |
None |
| Links |
|
| Images and data |
http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=5889 |
| Images and data |
http://www.centerforplantconservation.org/ASP/CPC_ViewProfile.asp?CPCNum=2993 |
| Images, data, and
nursery |
http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/1382.htm |
| Images, data, and
distribution |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=OECAE2 |
| Photos |
http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?where-kwid=0000+0000+0403+0453&one=T |
