OENOTHERA biennis (Evening Primrose)

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Lemon-scented, massive yellow flowers bloom at the top of a leafy stem. Hairy stems with a purple tint. These fragrant flowers bloom in a terminal spike with several flowers. This night-blooming biennial's flowers open in the evening and close by noon. The seeds are essential as bird food, and the...
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Lemon-scented, massive yellow flowers bloom at the top of a leafy stem. Hairy stems with a purple tint. These fragrant flowers bloom in a terminal spike with several flowers. This night-blooming biennial's flowers open in the evening and close by noon. The seeds are essential as bird food, and the roots are edible. Evening primroses have yellow flowers for the most part.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 62,500 2,000
1/4LB 250,000 8,000
1/2LB 500,000 16,000
1LB 1,000,000 32,000
5LB 5,000,000 160,000

Scientific Name: Oenothera Biennis 

Common Name: Evening Primrose

Plant Type: Biennial 

Family: Onagraceae

Native Range: Eastern North America 

Height: 36-60 "

Spread: 24-36 "

Zone: 4 to 9 

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Blooming Season: June to September 

Attracts: Birds, Butterflies 

Resistant: Drought 

Flower: Showy

Flower Color: Yellow   

Moisture: Average 

Water Requirement: Medium 

Soil Type:  Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Well-drained 

Uses: Beds and Borders, Wildflower Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Herb Gardens

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