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Chilean Evening Primrose (Oenothera stricta)

Oenothera stricta, the Chilean Evening Primrose, is a flowering plant with bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers that open in the evening.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Tolerates partial shade.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Balanced liquid fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-dormant in mild climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

4-6 cm

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyOnagraceae
  • genusOenothera
  • speciesOenothera stricta
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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