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(Oenothera flava)
Yellow Evening Primrose (Oenothera flava)
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Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Kingsport, Tennessee
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 3" - 45" | 43" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 60°F - 104°F | 88°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | -8°F - 50°F | 25°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Oenothera flava, commonly known as Yellow Evening Primrose, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands, grasslands, and desert scrub in the Southwestern USA and Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.4 feet (0.09-0.1 meters) and spreads 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) wide. The plant forms a low-growing rosette of lance-shaped leaves, and its bright yellow flowers bloom in the spring and are quite showy, opening in the evening and closing by the next midday.
Yellow Evening Primrose is valued for its drought tolerance and the vibrant color it adds to gardens. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and native plant landscapes. This species thrives in well-drained soils and is adaptable to various soil types, from sandy to loamy. It is also known for attracting pollinators such as bees and moths. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Yellow Evening Primrose is valued for its drought tolerance and the vibrant color it adds to gardens. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and native plant landscapes. This species thrives in well-drained soils and is adaptable to various soil types, from sandy to loamy. It is also known for attracting pollinators such as bees and moths. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-0.4 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands, grasslands, and desert scrub
Other Names
Common Names: Long-Tube Evening Primrose, Long-Tube Evening-Primrose, Yellow Evening-Primrose, Yellow Eveningprimrose
Scientific Names: Oenothera flava, Lavauxia palustris
GBIF Accepted Name: Oenothera flava (A.Nelson) Garrett