evening primrose
Oenothera Speciosa
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial sun
- Hardiness zone
- 5-9
- Minimum temperature
- −20°F (−29°C)
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant traits
Mature height12 in-24 in
Mature width12 in-36 in
Plant typePerennials
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
Foliage typeDeciduous
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Fire tolerantModerate
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees, Butterflies, Moths
Visualize this plant in your garden
See how evening primrose would look in your yard with Neighborbrite.
See how Neighborbrite’s free AI landscape design tool works.