Oenothera biennis

Evening Primrose

Showy the second year after seeding; new blossoms occur every evening and early morning during the season; provides good wildlife food and habitat, especially for birds.
Species:
Evening Primrose
Species Type:
Native
Characteristics:
Showy the second year after seeding; new blossoms occur every evening and early morning during the season; provides good wildlife food and habitat, especially for birds.
Habitat:
Fields, prairies, roadsides, waste areas.
Life Cycle:
Biennial
Bloom Period:
Summer/Fall
Typical Height:
5.10000
Minimum Root Depth:
10
pH:
5.00000
-
7.00000
Flower Color:
Yellow
Pollinator Value:
Medium
Northcentral & Northeast:
FACU
Midwest
FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
FACU
Northcentral & Northeast:
FACU
Approximate seeds per lb:
1376000
Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
Up to 0.04 lb
Truax Seedbox:
Fine

$52.00 /lb