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Pale Evening Primrose
Oenothera pallida
Pale Evening Primrose
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Wiry copper stems and narrow green leaves become lost in a small cloud of satiny white flowers with brilliant yellow centers in late spring. Highly attractive to many pollinators and tolerates dry, hot locations. Spreads by rhizomes and seed when in optimal conditions. Great in rock gardens and naturalized areas. Native to Utah.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Fragrant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Fits small spaces.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Pale Evening Primrose get?
About 18-24" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Pale Evening Primrose need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Pale Evening Primrose need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Pale Evening Primrose grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Pale Evening Primrose in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Pale Evening Primrose wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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