Oenothera fruticosa Camel - Evening Primrose

Oenothera fruticosa Camel is a medium-sized perennial with variegated yellow foliage and reddish, branching stems bearing red flower buds and beautiful golden yellow flowers throughout the summer. It is a sun-loving plant that thrives in ordinary soil and is perfectly hardy, making it an essential choice for wild and natural gardens!

Oenothera fruticosa, also known as Oenothera linearis or Linear-leaved Evening Primrose, is a species native to eastern North America and belongs to the Onagraceae family. The Camel variety is an upright perennial with a rosette of basal leaves above which hairy, branching stems tinted with red rise. These stems bear narrow, oval, toothed leaves 5 to 12 cm (2 to 5in) long. The unique feature of this cultivar is its deciduous medium green foliage marbled with yellow, which contrasts beautifully with the red stems and flower buds while harmonizing with the bright yellow flowering. This Narrow-leaved Evening Primrose reaches a height of 60 cm (24in) with a spread of 40 cm (16in). From June to September, clusters of cup-shaped flowers ranging from 2 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) in diameter, bloom in dark yellow. This Evening Primrose is a nectar-rich plant that attracts numerous pollinating insects.

This Evening Primrose is a sun-loving perennial plant that thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. It is low-maintenance, undemanding, and very easy to grow, making it the perfect addition to wild and natural gardens. With brightly variegated foliage, reddish stems, and flower buds, and long-lasting vibrant yellow flowers, it will be ideal for rockeries or borders, on slopes, or grown in containers on a terrace or balcony. Pairing this golden yellow-flowered Evening Primrose with perennial plants that have blue summer flowers will create a stunning effect. It will be the perfect companion for Agapanthus, Lavenders, Campanulas, Blue Thistles, Nepetas, and Scabious. It can also be combined with Perovskia, California Lilac, or Althaea.