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08.06.2023 - 22:41 / gardenerspath.com / Joe Butler
How to Grow and Care for Evening Primrose Oenothera spp.Whether it’s the blooms of an evening primrose, a pizza delivery place with extended hours, or a 24/7 gas station during a well-hydrated road trip, anything that’s “open late” can be an absolute blessing.
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In the case of Oenothera, it definitely is. With stunning flowers that open up later in the day than most other blooms, evening primroses certainly live up to their name.
Add a variety of beautiful forms and a robust toughness to the mix, and Oenothera species absolutely warrant being added to your garden.
“But how do I propagate these plants?” “How should I care for them afterwards?” “And how do evening primroses fit into humanity’s body of knowledge on evolutionary biology?”
You’re probably brimming with questions, so we’ve whipped up a growing guide just for you. You’ll have your answers, dear reader… and more.
Let’s get it started. Here’s everything we’ll cover, up ahead:
What Are Evening Primroses?Evening primroses are about 145 species of herbaceous flowers from the Oenothera genus, which belongs to the Onagraceae, or the evening primrose family.
Depending on the variety, evening primroses – also known as coffee plants, golden candlesticks, and a host of other nicknames, depending on the species – can be annuals, biennials, or perennials.
Suitable growing regions range across USDA Zones 3 to 11.
Oenothera species are native to North and South America, although they’ve naturalized in Europe and many other parts of the world.
With a wide range of habitats and climates that they call home, evening primroses are pretty tough flowers, with built-in durability
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