Oenothera biennis, Common Evening Primrose
Native to eastern North America, from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico,
it has been introduced and naturalized all across the continent and into Europe.
It is sometimes called Evening Star or Sun Drop.
A biennial, it spends a year establishing itself, and then blooms in the second year.
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Outdoor Wednesday:
It puts up a tall bloom stalk and opens a few buds each evening.
It is very interesting to watch the buds as they suddenly pop open at sunset.
On a cloudy day the blooms may remain open until noon.
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ABC Wednesday:
X is for..."X marks the spot"
Notice the greenish cross in the center of the bloom.
X marks the spot for pollinators!
Moths, butterflies, and bees are the primary pollinators, but
Hummingbirds may occasionally visit, too.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Very pretty spot of evening color!
ReplyDeleteNeat flower. I've noticed a lot less bees this year.
ReplyDeleteAh, I see those x's!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Happy Wildflower Wednesday Lea. I do love the Oenotheras, such a wonderful plant family. Love the x's. gail
ReplyDeleteThose are great photos. I had it growing in the backyard but pulled it up mistake. As I recall, it had a lovely evening fragrance. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteVery unique X post. Good job find those X's.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I took evening primrose tablets to help with menopausal symptoms. They worked better than what the Dr. had me try. Thank goodness!
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abcw team
I love these, we have only the pink ones here. The yellow are so cheery. That little "x" is very distinct.
ReplyDeleteLovely bright flowers. I grew up in Texas where there were a lot of the pink Evening Primroses. I may have seen the yellow one up here one year.
ReplyDeleteX marks the spot.....great series of photographs.
ReplyDeleteJM Illinois
Lovely shots of a very pretty flower.
ReplyDeleteHi Lea, I didn't know this is a biennial. I wonder if it's what I have that I think is the same thing. I'll have to figure it out. Are these spreaders?
ReplyDeleteYou are right about milkweed being hard to transplant. I've never grown it from seed, except for the common milkweed that was planted by nature. I hope that works for you. I think you'll enjoy the Swamp milkweed.
I wasn't familiar with those other memes. Thanks for that info! I have Evening Primrose in my garden, too. It's pretty when it's blooming, but kind of scraggly when not blooming. Fortunately, mine is located amidst a bed of many other perennials. Happy Wildflower Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and good for you with your X -es. Your header is outstanding and echoes my heart.
ReplyDeleteI love evening primrose! Mine self seeds and blooms every year. P. x
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely to see plants I don't have, haven't seen before, and beautiful. How tempting to get them...perhaps next year if I wasn't so busy this year.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wildflower Wednesday Lea. We have the Oenotheras in Bulgaria also.
ReplyDeleteCommon plant presented in an uncommonly pretty light. Good post.
ReplyDeleteI just love the color of the yellow oenotheras. Beautiful photos Lea.
ReplyDeleteWe have these at the nearby Arboretum, but it is difficult to catch them in bloom when the preserve closes at sunset. Love the bottom pic!
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