California Native & Relatives (O)
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OENOTHERA hookeri (syn. O. elata subsp. hookeri) Hooker's Evening Primrose, Tall Evening Primrose, Giant Evening Primrose Perennial or Biennial Herb: CA native. Fast growing and moderately long-lived. The 3 inch fragrant flowers open in late afternoon and are borne in clusters and held atop the stems. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: yellow. Attracts bees, birds, moths, and butterflies. Height: 3-6 feet. Width: 5 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6-9. |
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OXALIS oregana 'Klamath Ruby' Redwood Sorrel or Oregon Oxalis Perennial: Evergreen but dies down in cold climates. Native to coastal forests from WA to CA. Vigorous selection has dark green leaves with shiny burgundy undersides. Tolerates wet conditions, deer, drought and mowing. Good woodland, rock garden & ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: white w/pink veins. Size: 8-10" x 2-3'. Part shade/shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z7-10. |
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OXALIS oregana 'Klamath Ruby' Redwood Sorrel or Oregon Oxalis Perennial: Evergreen but dies down in cold climates. Native to coastal forests from WA to CA. Vigorous selection has dark green leaves with shiny burgundy undersides. Tolerates wet conditions, deer, drought and mowing. Good woodland, rock garden & ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: white w/pink veins. Size: 8-10" x 2-3'. Part shade/shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z7-10. |
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OXALIS oregana 'Klamath Ruby' Redwood Sorrel or Oregon Oxalis Perennial: Evergreen but dies down in cold climates. Native to coastal forests from WA to CA. Vigorous selection has dark green leaves with shiny burgundy undersides. Tolerates wet conditions, deer, drought and mowing. Good woodland, rock garden & ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: white w/pink veins. Size: 8-10" x 2-3'. Part shade/shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z7-10. |