New England Wild Flower Society

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Oenothera biennis

common evening-primrose

Common evening primrose is a resilient annual or biennial wildflower with vivid yellow flowers. Primrose supports many pollinators, including several species of pollen specialist bees. To keep this species in your garden, allow the seed of this species to ripen and disperse before cutting back stems.


Height: 2-6 ft
Spread: 1-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Ecoregion
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Fall Bloom
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Songbirds
Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Compaction Tolerant
Urban Environment
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Meadow garden
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines