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Oenothera glabra

Family Onagraceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Oenothera glabra (smooth sundrops) bears bright yellow blossoms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.