Oenothera biennis
Also Known As
- Common Evening Primrose
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 1-12
Oenothera biennis plant details
Oenothera biennis is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera biennis
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: native plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera biennis
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and lean
Gardening facts about Oenothera biennis plant
How to Grow Oenothera biennis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- lean
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Oenothera for your garden
aka Missouri Primrose, Ozark Sundrop
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 30"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Oenothera caespitosa, Fragrant Evening Primrose, White Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Oenothera caespitosa var. marginata, Tufted Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Hooker's Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Hartmannia speciosa, Oenothera speciosa var. berlandieri, Xylopleurum speciosum, Mexican Evening Primrose, Pink Evening Primrose, Pink Ladies, Showy Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
- regular
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