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Oenothera odorata 'Apricot Delight'

 
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Family: Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh) (Info)
Species: odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Apricot Delight

Synonym:Raimannia odorata

One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

By plantaholic186
Thumbnail #1 of Oenothera odorata by plantaholic186

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral dicentra63 On Jun 28, 2007, dicentra63 from West Valley City, UT
(Zone 6b) wrote:

I started these plants from seed, transplanted them out, and they did fairly well the first year. Then the second year they bloomed wonderfully, then the third year they vanished. I may have had petroleum contamination in the soil, so they did fairly well, considering.

Positive Anitabryk2 On Jul 19, 2006, Anitabryk2 from Long Island, NY
(Zone 6b) wrote:

This plant wintersowed nicely

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Winnetka, Illinois
Ronkonkoma, New York
Salt Lake City, Utah



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