Oenothera versicolor

Oenothera versicolor

Native to:
Argentina | Bolivia | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Onagraceae
Genus:
Oenothera
Species:
Oenothera versicolor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange, red

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat

Propagation & Germination

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society