Oenothera biennis
Common Evening Primrose
Light yellow flowers with four petals grace the stems of Common Evening Primrose in summer, and birds enjoy its seeds in fall. Often the leaves develop a showy red color. Especially pretty when planted in groups. A reseeding biennial. A host plant for 16 native caterpillars.
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
Height: 3-5 feet
Spread: 2-4 feet
Bloom Time: June-September
Bloom Color: Yellow
Biennial
Common Evening Primrose
Light yellow flowers with four petals grace the stems of Common Evening Primrose in summer, and birds enjoy its seeds in fall. Often the leaves develop a showy red color. Especially pretty when planted in groups. A reseeding biennial. A host plant for 16 native caterpillars.
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
Height: 3-5 feet
Spread: 2-4 feet
Bloom Time: June-September
Bloom Color: Yellow
Biennial