Oenothera nutans

Oenothera

Onagraceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 3–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Nodding evening primrose thrives in partially shaded garden beds with consistently moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly during dry spells and mulch around the base to retain moisture. It grows quickly and rewards you with delicate evening-blooming flowers that attract pollinators.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

12″ – 48″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

5 – 7

Temperature

-40° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 36″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Arkansas

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Indiana

Kentucky

Maine

Maryland

Masachusettes

Michigan

Missouri

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New York

North Carolina

Ohio

Ontario

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Moths

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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