Oenothera stubbei (Chihuahuan primrose)

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, preferably in partial shade. Tolerates full sun. Drought tolerant but best with moderate watering in areas with dry summers. Relatively short-lived.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Rock, Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Low
Low Desert = Low

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming

Native to

Mexico

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic