Super easy to grow and tolerant of most conditions. Bright yellow flowers open at dusk and close by noon, hence the common name. While each plant will only live 2 years, they will readily self-seed to create clusters of plants in successive years.
Common Evening-primrose
Oenothera biennis
Duration
Bi-annual
Plant Type
Wildflower
Available
No
Height
2-6 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Bloom Season
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Flower Colors
Yellow
Sun Tolerance
Soil Tolerance
Average
Sandy
Dry
Well drained
Features
Butterfly friendly
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Attracts hummingbirds
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Deer resistant
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