Tall Evening Primrose

Oenothera elata

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
2

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic

Location

Min elevation:
2000
Max elevation:
9000
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Tortoise habitat
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

Greiner and Kohl 2014, Western Native Seed 2025, USDA 2025, Spadefoot Nursery 2025.

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