Oenothera elata Kunth subsp. hookeri (Torr. & A.Gray) W.Dietr. & W.L.Wagner

Fully hardy erect perennial or biennial with lance-shaped leaves and numerous cup-shaped flowers which, opening at dusk, start pale yellow and age to orange-red, in summer.  To 90cm.  [RHSE, Hortus].

Horticultural & Botanical History

Oenothera salicifolia was introduced to Britain in 1824.  [JD].  Don.  Saint-Hilaire pl.258/1830.

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.170/1845].

Notes

Published Oct 13, 2009 - 03:02 PM | Last updated Jul 28, 2010 - 03:34 PM

Figured are the lance-shaped leaves and bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers. Saint-Hilaire pl.258, 1830.

Oenothera elata Kunth ssp. hookeri (Torr. & A.Gray) W.Dietr. & W.L.Wagner | Saint-Hilaire pl.258/1830 | BHL

More details about Oenothera elata Kunth subsp. hookeri (Torr. & A.Gray) W.Dietr. & W.L.Wagner
Family Onagraceae
Category
Region of origin

North America, Mexico
Synonyms
  • Oenothera salicifolia Desf.
  • Oenothera biennis L.f. hookeri (Torr. & A.Gray) B.Boivin
  • Oenothera hookeri Torr. & A.Gray
Common Name

Hooker?s Evening Primrose
Name in the Camden Park Record

Oenothera salicifolia 
Confidence level high