Oenothera biennis
Full to part sun
Medium wet to dry soil
6 feet tall
Blooms summer and fall
Bloom color yellow
* This plant is a biennial *
Pot Size: 3.5" W x 3.5" L x 5" D
$5.00
Common Evening Primrose
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We will be adding this Keystone Species to our habitat for the 2023 season. Host of the Primrose Moth.
Keystone Species by the Numbers
The numbers provided indicate how many species of Lepidoptera caterpillars use the plant as a host, or how many pollen specialist bees rely on the plant. Information obtained from Garden for Wildlife published by the National Wildlife Federation. Scroll down the page to load more entries.
| Common Name | Genus | Lepidoptera Species | Specialist Bee Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster, Aromatic | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Calico | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, New England | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Short’s | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Sky Blue | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
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