Yellow Evening Primrose

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Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Natural setting

Plant communities

Northern Juniper Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

0 confirmed and 8 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Albuna pyramidalis

Alypia langtoni

Alypia ridingsii

Ephestiodes gilvescentella

Alternative names

Common names:

Yellow Evening-primrose, Yellow Eveningprimrose

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