Oenothera Acaulis

Oenothera acaulis is a compact Chilean evening primrose forming a ground-hugging rosette of deeply lobed, dandelion-like leaves. Large white, saucer-shaped flowers open close to the foliage in late afternoon or evening, often blushing pink as they age and revealing a fresh yellow-green centre. The blooms are fragrant and adapted to moth pollination, creating a dramatic display out of proportion to the plant’s low height. Native to open, stony ground in South America, it is a choice rock-garden perennial for full sun and sharp drainage.