Oenothera biennis common evening primrose

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Common evening primrose opens its yellow flowers toward the evening as do other members of this group and the flowers wilt the next day. It is quite leafy, hairy and branched. The 4-petaled flower has an X-shaped stigma in the center and reflexed sepals.

Habitat & Range

Common in cultivated fields, waste grounds, and along roadsides. Prefers dry or sandy soil.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes

EMP:	FACU
NCNE:	FACU

Phenology

Flowers from June to early October.

Plant Codes

S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)

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