Oenothera fremontii 'Shimmer' PP19,663

Evening Primrose

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Unusual, extremely narrow gray-green, almost silver leaves are followed by large 3" diameter, lemon-yellow flowers in late spring and into summer. This is a recurrent bloomer. This stunning plant will thrive in dry conditions in a variety of poor to average fertility sandy to clay-loam soils. This prairie native makes an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens and use as a groundcover. Attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant.

Height

8-10 Inches

Spread

15-18 Inches

Color

Yellow/Gold/Bronze

Interesting Notes

Discovered by Lauren Springer Odgen and Scott Ogden

Bloom Time

June-August

When to Divide

after flowering

Good Companions

Alpine Pinks (Dianthus ), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum ), Common Betony (Stachys monieri), Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca), New York Aster (Aster dumosus), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Hummingbirds

Attributes & Uses

•	Cut Flowers
•	Ground Cover
•	Containers

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•

Gray

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall
•	Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained
•	Very Adaptable