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