Desert Evening Primrose Plant Care
Chylismia claviformis subsp. peirsonii (Munz) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
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Chylismia claviformis subsp. peirsonii, commonly known as Peirson's brown-eyed evening primrose, is a subspecies of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Desert Evening Primrose?
Desert Evening Primrose grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Desert Evening Primrose Native To?
What Is the Desert Evening Primrose?
Desert Evening Primrose (Chylismia claviformis subsp. peirsonii) belongs to the Onagraceae family within the Chylismia genus. Desert Evening Primrose is native to the southern California desert regions of the United States.
Desert Evening Primrose displays a low spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Desert Evening Primrose produces bright yellow cup-shaped flowers.
What Light Does the Desert Evening Primrose Need?
Desert Evening Primrose thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Desert Evening Primrose?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter like compost. Good drainage is essential for Desert Evening Primrose to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Desert Evening Primrose?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Desert Evening Primrose?
Desert Evening Primrose can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Desert Evening Primrose Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Desert Evening Primrose, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Desert Evening Primrose?
Desert Evening Primrose is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Desert Evening Primrose is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Chylismia genus — compare its care with other Chylismia species on PlantoScan.
Chylismia is part of the Onagraceae plant family — browse all Onagraceae genera and species.
Desert Evening Primrose thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chylismia claviformis subsp. peirsonii (Munz) W.L.Wagner & Hoch, family Onagraceae (first published in Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 207 (2007)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Desert Evening Primrose, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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