Oenothera glazioviana

Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Oenothera glazioviana

Family: (Onagraceae)

(B) to 4′.  Redsepal Evening Primrose.  Northwest Europe.  This Oenothera is roughly hairy in texture with wrinkled basal leaves up to six inches long.  The inflorescence is a showy spike, attractive in both bud and bloom.  The calyx surrounding and protecting the bud is comprised of four, showy red sepals which open, bending fully backwards to reveal four, bright, lemon yellow petals up to two inches long.  The petals fade with age from orange to red, along with the fallen red sepals, making a colourful display. The fruit is a one-inch long, lance-shaped, ridged capsule.  Sun.  3 & T2