Common Evening Primrose Live Plant – Oenothera biennis – Native Pollinator Biennial, Zones 3–11
Common Evening Primrose Live Plant – Oenothera biennis – Native Pollinator Biennial, Zones 3–11
Common Evening Primrose
Scientific name: Oenothera biennis
Native to eastern North America, including Maryland
Native Biennial with Evening-Opening Yellow Flowers
Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) produces yellow flowers that typically open toward evening. The blooms may be visited by moths, bees, and other pollinators.
This biennial adapts to a range of sunny, well-drained sites and becomes relatively drought tolerant once established. Plants may self-seed where conditions are suitable.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Full sun to part sun
- Hardiness Zones: 3–11
- Type: Biennial
- Height: About 3–5 feet
- Bloom: Summer into fall
- Moisture: Average to dry once established
What You'll Receive
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