Oenothera elata ssp. hirsutissima - Hairy Evening Primrose (Seed)

Beautiful yellow flowering stalks arch up 3-4 feet high from a basal rosette of leaves. Does well as a background plant with some moisture. Reseeds plentifully. Plant Characteristics Species Name Oenothera elata ssp. hirsutissima Common Name Hairy Evening Primrose Plant Type Perennials Height by Width 4ft. x 2ft. Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months June, July, August, September Sun Exposure Inland-Part Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Sowing Season Year Round Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination