Yellow Evening Primrose Plant (Oenothera)

The Yellow Primrose 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 is an eye-catching native found in woodlands, prairies, and disturbed anthropogenic sites. It has a basal rosette of leaves which 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 and 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!

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

Yellow

Height at Maturity

Under 12"

Care

Yellow Primrose (Primula) thrives in well-draining, fertile soil. Water regularly to keep the dirt consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Deadhead finished blooms to promote more flowers and trim back foliage to maintain plant health. Fertilize lightly in spring.

Plant Reproduction

Yellow Primrose spreads by reseeding or dropping and spreading its seeds

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