Oenothera odorata 'Sulphurea'

These are tough, sun-loving, mostly US natives that can be divided into two main groups: Evening Primroses (night bloomers) and Sundrops or Suncups (day bloomers).

'Sulphurea' falls into the night blooming group. It is a short-lived perennial that is easy to grow in just about any soil in full sun. Large, incredibly fragrant saucer shaped flowers call in the night pollinators. Plant it near a patio where you can enjoy the fragrance in the evenings. The lemon yellow-fading-to-apricot blooms are held on red stems above an intriguing rosette of evergreen lance-shaped bronze-blue-green leaves.

Zones: 5 to 10

Family: Onagraceae

Type: Perennial

Height: 24 to 30 in.

Spread: 12 to 18 in.

Exposure: Full sun

Soil Conditions: well-drained, average

Bloom Time: July to October

Bloom Color: light yellow changing to orange and fading to pink

Native Range: South Chile to Argentina