Oenothera lindheimeri

Whirling Butterflies, Wand Flower

Family: Onagraceae Evening Primrose


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, specimen
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, naturalizing