Hooker's evening primrose

Oenothera elata

Also known as Onagra elata, Evening primrose, Yellow evening primrose, Common evening primrose

Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Evening Primrose · Night Blooming · Yellow Flowers · Pollinator · Moth Plant · Onagraceae · Native · Wildflower · Hummingbird Garden

Hooker's evening primrose produces large, showy yellow flowers that open in the evening, attracting moths and hummingbirds. It grows best in full sun to partial shade with regular watering during the growing season and tolerates a range of soil types. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering and prevent excessive self-seeding.