Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri
$3.30 – $14.50
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Hooker’s Evening Primrose
A highly adaptable deciduous perennial that will vigorously reseed in the right conditions.
It is tolerant of drought (and a moderate amount of snow).
The large (2.5 – 3″) lovely yellow flowers bloom late Spring through mid Summer. The tall flower stalks with attract lined sphinx moth as well as other moths at night.
The seeds attract goldfinch.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Bees, Drought Tolerant
| Container | 4"O, D-16-O, 1-Gal, 4", 4"S, D-16S-o, TB2-o, TB2S-o |
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| Ecological Value | Attracts night pollinators. |
| Historical Uses | The plant has been used in the treatment of colds. |
| Distribution | Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 9186 feet |
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| Habitat | Typically grows in moist locations and is usually found in riparian areas. |
