Neoholmgrenia andina Plant Care

Neoholmgrenia andina (Nutt.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

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Neoholmgrenia andina is a species of evening primrose known by the common name Blackfoot River evening primrose. It is native to western North America, including southern Canada and much of the western United States, where it is a plant of mountains, and sagebrush plateaus.

Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–80°F

Humidity

40–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Neoholmgrenia andina?

Plant Neoholmgrenia andina in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Neoholmgrenia andina Native To?

Native range3 countries

What Is the Neoholmgrenia andina?

Neoholmgrenia andina (Neoholmgrenia andina) belongs to the Onagraceae family within the Neoholmgrenia genus. Neoholmgrenia andina is native to western North America, including southern Canada and much of the western United States.

Neoholmgrenia andina displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Neoholmgrenia andina produces showy spikes of pink, purple, or white flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Neoholmgrenia andina?

Water a young or newly planted Neoholmgrenia andina every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–10 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Neoholmgrenia andina Need?

Neoholmgrenia andina thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Neoholmgrenia andina Prefer?

Neoholmgrenia andina tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Neoholmgrenia andina prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Temperature

60–80°F

Humidity

40–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Neoholmgrenia andina?

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Neoholmgrenia andina to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Neoholmgrenia andina?

Feed Neoholmgrenia andina every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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Where Should You Plant a Neoholmgrenia andina?

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Neoholmgrenia andina is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Neoholmgrenia andina?

Neoholmgrenia andina can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 2 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Neoholmgrenia andina?

Prune Neoholmgrenia andina while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

How Do You Care for a Neoholmgrenia andina in Winter?

Neoholmgrenia andina is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

How Do You Propagate a Neoholmgrenia andina?

Neoholmgrenia andina can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to neoholmgrenia hilgardii plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Neoholmgrenia andina Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Neoholmgrenia andina, 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 Neoholmgrenia andina?

Neoholmgrenia andina is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips. 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.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Neoholmgrenia andina Need?

Neoholmgrenia andina grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Neoholmgrenia andina is native to western North America, including southern Canada and much of the western United States. In cooler regions, grow Neoholmgrenia andina as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Neoholmgrenia andina 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 Neoholmgrenia genus — compare its care with other Neoholmgrenia species on PlantoScan.

Neoholmgrenia is part of the Onagraceae plant family — browse all Onagraceae genera and species.

Neoholmgrenia andina thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Neoholmgrenia andina (Nutt.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch, family Onagraceae (first published in Novon 19: 131 (2009)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Neoholmgrenia andina, 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.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
  • 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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