Primrose – Evening
Oenothera biennis
| Family | Evening Primrose (Onagraceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Summer, fall |
| Habitat | Dunes, meadows, fields, roadsides |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Biennial |
| Height | 2-5′ |
| Flower | Many pale yellow flowers each 1-2″ wide form a cluster. Each flower has 4 broad, yellow petals with a blunt end, notched tips, and an X-shaped stigma. |
| Leaf | Leaves are narrow and alternate on the lower half of the stem. Leaves are rough to the touch and often tinged with red along the edge. |
| Notes | Stems are stout, erect, hollow, and contain a milky juice. Fruit is in a green pod container with lengthwise ridges. The flowers are pollinated by Sphinx Moths at night. |
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