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Pale Evening Primrose

Oenothera pallida, Onagraceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Shortbeak SedgeCarex brevior
Pollinator SharingWind Protection
California BuckwheatEriogonum fasciculatum
Pollinator SharingNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

California BromeBromus carinatus

Evening primrose species can produce allelopathic compounds that may suppress grass growth

Uses

Functions

Drought TolerancePollinator SupportSoil ImprovementPrairie Restoration

Edible Parts

Young LeavesRoots

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatorySkin ConditionsDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Pale Evening Primrose grow in?

Pale Evening Primrose grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Pale Evening Primrose?

Good companions for Pale Evening Primrose include Shortbeak Sedge, California Buckwheat.

Design guilds with Pale Evening Primrose and see companion relationships visually.

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