Yellow Primrose For Sale
The Yellow Primrose (primrose oenothera) is a delicate yellow flower that is native to eastern and central North America. This beauty is unique in that it blooms as the sun is setting, hence its common name of evening primrose. The petals visibly open in the evening and close with the sunrise, creating a strange phenomenon that is special to witness.
Yellow Primrose Plant Details (Oenothera)
Family: Onagraceae
Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 6-12 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soil Preference: Rocky or sandy
Bloom Time: Late spring - late summer
Flower Color: Yellow
Wildlife Value: Pollinators, Moths, Butterflies, Bees
Why Yellow Primrose is a Unique Native Plant
The Yellow Primrose(Hooker's Evening Primrose) is an eye-catching native found in woodlands, prairies, and disturbed anthropogenic sites. It has a basal rosette of leaves that continue up its thick, hairy stem.
Their stems can grow to be up to six feet tall under the right conditions, with flowers starting to bloom in a cone shape for the top six inches. Its foliage has a wild look to it, as its long, narrow leaves decrease in size towards the top of the stem. The flowers are fragrant, with a light lemon scent that attracts bees and butterflies.
How to Grow Yellow Evening Primrose in Your Garden
This yellow beauty has a fascinating nectar guide pattern printed on its leaves. This pattern is invisible to the naked eye, but is visible under UV light to bees and other pollinators and helps guide them to the nectar source, leading to pollination.
Nocturnal moths pollinate this night-owl flower, bees, and other insects in the early morning. The plant's seeds are food for many bird species, including the Goldfinch, Bobwhite, and Morning Dove. This yellow flower is also a host plant for the Primrose Moth and the White-lined Sphinx Moth. The moths tend to lay eggs on the flower buds, and later, the resulting caterpillars eat the plants’ leaves.
This life-cycle support is an important addition to the wildlife community of a native habitat. This gorgeous, yellow flower is an exciting addition to your garden because of its wildlife value, and its unique evening blooms. Plant the Yellow Primrose to increase visual interest and beauty in your garden all day and night long!
Exposure
Yellow Primrose flourishes in the complete sun to partial shade. It favors at least six hours of explicit daylight but can endure some afternoon shade, particularly in hotter climates. Adequate sunlight ensures vibrant blooms and healthy growth.
Height at Maturity
Under 12"
Usage
Pollinator Plant
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
USPS
Planting Zones
4-9