Oenothera biennis (Common evening primrose)

Cultivation

Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates some afternoon shade and moderate drought Tends to self-seed vigorously in ideal growing conditions.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Rosette

Native to

Eastern North America

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flower is scented.

Toxicity

Not toxic