German-rampion

Oenothera biennis

Also known as Oenothera biennis var. rubricaulis, Oenothera sackvillensis var. royfraseri, Oenothera nissensis, Onagra biennis

Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Evening Primrose · Wildflower · Yellow Flowers · Night Blooming · Pollinator · Medicinal · Self-Seeding · Cottage Garden · Biennial · Oenothera

Common evening primrose is a vigorous biennial or short-lived perennial that produces cheerful yellow flowers in summer, which open in the evening and attract moths and bees. Plant in a sunny to partly shaded spot with well-draining soil and water every 7-14 days; it tolerates poor soils and is relatively drought-resistant once established. This easy-care wildflower self-seeds freely, so deadhead if you want to control its spread.