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Northern Evening Primrose (Oenothera parviflora)

Northern Evening Primrose (Oenothera parviflora) is a biennial or short-lived perennial known for its fragrant, bright yellow flowers that open in the evening.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and growth.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Prefers average room temperatures. Can tolerate cooler conditions, but avoid frost.

Fertilizer

Low

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Over-fertilizing can reduce flowering.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.5-1.5 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

3-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Oenothera angustifolia Mill.
Oenothera angustissima R.R.Gates
Oenothera apicaborta R.R.Gates
Oenothera atrovirens Shull & Bartlett
Oenothera biformiflora R.R.Gates
Oenothera cleistantha Shull & Bartlett
Oenothera comosa R.R.Gates
Oenothera cruciata Nutt.
Oenothera deflexa R.R.Gates
Oenothera flecticaulis R.R.Gates
Oenothera hazeliae R.R.Gates
Oenothera intermedia R.R.Gates
Oenothera issleri Renner ex Rostański
Oenothera laevigata Bartlett
Oenothera lipsiensis Rostański & Gutte
Oenothera novae-scotiae R.R.Gates
Oenothera pachycarpa Renner ex Rudloff
Oenothera parva R.R.Gates
Oenothera robinsonii Bartlett
Oenothera rubricapitata R.R.Gates
Oenothera scitula Bartlett
Oenothera silesiaca Renner
Oenothera subterminalis R.R.Gates
Oenothera venosa Shull & Bartlett
Onagra cruciata (Nutt.) Small
Onagra parviflora (L.) Moench
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyOnagraceae
  • genusOenothera
  • speciesOenothera parviflora
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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