Family: Evening Primrose (Onagraceae)
Height: 2 - 5' (60 -150 cm)
Flower Size: 1 - 2" (2.5 - 5
cm) wide
Flowering Season: June -
September
Ecological Preferences: Dry
soil, open areas
Select Characteristics: A
biennial, flowering the second year. The rough hairy
stems are reddish in color. The slightly lemon-scented flowers open in the evening and usually
close by noon.
Historical Significance: The
seeds are food for many birds.
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