Fragrant white flowers: Enhances garden aesthetics and attracts pollinators
Drought tolerant once established: Reduces watering needs in hot, dry climates
Large, showy pale flowers: Creates striking visual interest in gardens
Dark green foliage: Provides year-round color and texture
Suitable for rock gardens and edging: Versatile placement in various garden designs
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Oenothera pallida
Especially suited to hot dry gardens with well-drained soils. The large showy pale flowers and dark green foliage are just part of what makes this a gardeners' favorite ... it is the fragrance that seals the deal! Perfect for rock gardens and edging, drought tolerant once established. Not from our Seed Bank Collection,
Botanical Name
Oenothera pallida
Flower Color
White
Plant Type
Perennial
Sunlight Requirement
Full sun
Packet Size
1 gram covers approximately 30 square feet
Native Range
Arizona to Colorado, elevations 2500-7200 ft
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Incorrect Photo
Photo shown is Oenothera caespitosa (Tufted evening primrose), not Oenothera pallida (Pale/white Evening primrose).
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DM · June 19, 2026
White evening primrose
Just planted them about a month ago and they are just starting to sprout