Oenothera suffulta Plant Care
Oenothera suffulta (Engelm.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
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Oenothera suffulta, known as roadside gaura, honeysuckle gaura, or kisses, is a flowering plant in the primrose family, Onagraceae. It is endemic to the United States, in Texas and southern Oklahoma.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Oenothera suffulta?
Water Oenothera suffulta every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Oenothera suffulta Native To?
What Is the Oenothera suffulta?
Oenothera suffulta (Oenothera suffulta) belongs to the Onagraceae family within the Oenothera genus. Oenothera suffulta is native to the United States, in Texas and southern Oklahoma.
Oenothera suffulta displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Oenothera suffulta produces large, showy yellow or pink blooms that open in the evening.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Oenothera suffulta?
Oenothera suffulta requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Oenothera suffulta Need?
Oenothera suffulta thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Oenothera suffulta Prefer?
Oenothera suffulta grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Oenothera suffulta prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Oenothera suffulta?
Well-draining, sandy soil with a neutral pH. Good drainage is essential for Oenothera suffulta to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Oenothera suffulta?
Feed Oenothera suffulta every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Oenothera suffulta?
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 Oenothera suffulta?
Oenothera suffulta can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to common evening primrose plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Oenothera suffulta Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Oenothera suffulta, 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 Oenothera suffulta?
Oenothera suffulta is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. 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 Oenothera suffulta Need?
Oenothera suffulta grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Oenothera suffulta is native to the United States, in Texas and southern Oklahoma. In cooler regions, grow Oenothera suffulta as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Oenothera suffulta 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 Oenothera genus — compare its care with other Oenothera species on PlantoScan.
Oenothera is part of the Onagraceae plant family — browse all Onagraceae genera and species.
Oenothera suffulta thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Oenothera suffulta (Engelm.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch, family Onagraceae (first published in Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 214 (2007)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Oenothera suffulta, 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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