Primrose, Riparian (Oenothera elata)

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Primrose, Riparian (Oenothera elata) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Western U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 3-6 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to fall • Colors: Bright yellow • Flower Type: Large cup-shaped • Bloom Period: June-September

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Adaptable, tolerates clay • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Moths: Primary pollinator • Sphinx Moths: Special relationship • Butterflies: Nectar source • Native Bees: Morning visitors

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Support tall stems • Fall: Allow self-seeding • Winter: Remove dead stalks

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

  • Joe Pye Weed

  • Native Grasses

  • Cardinal Flower

  • Blue Vervain

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Evening blooming • Tall dramatic plant • Moth attractor • Stream bank stabilizer • Night garden feature

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: All plants are grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery (15550 Hwy 72). Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.

🌿 Planting Tips: Perfect for evening gardens, riparian areas, and pollinator habitats. Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed.