Oenothera speciosa Nutt.
Fully hardy, sometimes invasive perennial, spreading by runners, with solitary, saucer-shaped, very fragrant white flowers, sometimes aging to pink, in summer and autumn. To 30cm. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘As I suspected, when I first described this plant, ten years ago, in the Exotic Flora, this fine and fragrant species of Evening Primrose has proved perfectly hardy, producing its lovely cream-coloured blossoms, which change to rose-colour in decay, in the open border, during the months of July and August. […] Like some other species of this Genus, the scent of the blossoms is most powerful in the evening. The flowers continue many days in perfection, and are most fully expanded at the approach of night.’ [BM t.3189/1832]. Introduced to Britain in 1821. [JD]. Paxton’s Dictionary lists the variety major.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [H.171/1843].
Notes
Published Oct 13, 2009 - 03:11 PM | Last updated Jul 28, 2010 - 03:38 PM
Oenothera speciosa Nutt. | BM t.3189/1832 | BHL
| Family | Onagraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | North America |
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| Common Name | White evening primrose, Showy evening primrose |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Oenothera speciosa |
| Confidence level | high |