Variety traits

Plant height — Oenothera lindheimeri

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch

The plant height of Oenothera lindheimeri ranges from 40 to 150 cm, determining the plant's purpose in the landscape and the need for support.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Lindheimer's beeblossom, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Oenothera lindheimeri, plant height is a key morphological characteristic. Low or compact cultivars reach 40–60 cm and are suitable for containers, medium-sized ones range from 60–90 cm, and tall specimens can grow up to 150 cm, serving as background plants.

Tall cultivars have a loose structure and are prone to lodging of flower stalks during strong winds or rainfall, which requires the installation of supports. Height management is achieved through formative pruning of one-third of the stem length in mid-summer, as well as by limiting fertilization and ensuring adequate lighting to prevent undesirable stretching of shoots.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Lindheimer's beeblossom mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.