Shimmer Evening Primrose
Oenothera fremontii 'Shimmer'
A luminous, drought-tolerant perennial with silvery foliage and bright lemon-yellow blooms.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 12-18 In.
- Height
- 6-12 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water requirements
- Low
- Design image count
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Oenothera fremontii 'Shimmer' is a refined, mounding perennial known for its striking, narrow, silver-green foliage that creates a soft, grassy texture in the landscape. This compact nativar reaches about 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide, making it an ideal choice for rock gardens, container displays, or the front of sunny borders. Large, lemon-yellow flowers bloom profusely from late spring through fall, attracting pollinators like bees and sphinx moths. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.