Evening Primrose
Oenothera biennis
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Evening Primrose is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 4–6 ft and blooms in early summer and fall with yellow flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 4–6 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall
- Bloom Color
- Yellow
- Garden Goals
- Attract Hummingbirds, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Moth garden; pollinator garden; bird garden; meadow
- Wildlife Value
- Sphinx moths and other Oenothera feeders
Evening Primrose grows best in full sun or part shade with dry, dry to medium, medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 4–6 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support hummingbirds, butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Sphinx moths and other Oenothera feeders. It is well suited to Moth garden, pollinator garden, bird garden, meadow.
Good to know: Biennial; night-to-noon flowering; reseeds readily.