Oenothera 'Siskiyou'

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Oenothera 'Siskiyou' , or Mexican Evening Primrose is a common sight along roadsides through out the country, being hardy to zone four. The color ranges from deep, through various shades of pink, to white.  This is a pretty flower from a seed trade.  It loves full sun, and is classified as a perennial.  They are grown commercially for the  oil in their seeds which known as Evening Primrose Oil contained in cosmetics and herbal medicines.

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Oenothera 'Siskiyou'