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Yellow Evening Primrose (Oenothera flava)

Oenothera flava, the Yellow Evening Primrose, is a flowering plant native to western North America, featuring bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers that open in the evening.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate to ovate

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Lavauxia flava A.Nelson
Lavauxia hamata Wooton & Standl.
Lavauxia palustris Rose
Lavauxia taraxacoides Wooton & Standl.
Oenothera murdockii S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood
Oenothera taraxacoides (Wooton & Standl.) Munz
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyOnagraceae
  • genusOenothera
  • speciesOenothera flava
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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