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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Oenothera nuttallii Sweet
Nuttall's evening-primrose
Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
USDA Symbol: oenu
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
One or more erect stems, usually branching, 1-2 ft. tall, with whitish bark often shedding in thin layers. Narrow leaves. Flowers arise on stalks from upper leaf axils; buds drooping, opening late in the day. Flowers are 1-2 in. across with four white petals, fading to pink.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CO , IL , KS , MI , MN , MT , ND , NE , SD , WI , WYCanada: AB , SK
Native Distribution: MN to Alt., s. to NE & CO
Native Habitat: Open woods; dry, sandy or rocky prairies; stream valleys; roadsides
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Sandy or rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
