How to Grow and Care for Common evening-primrose

Common evening-primrose, also known as Evening star, King's cure-all, Sundrop, German rampion, Fever plant

Common evening-primrose thrives in well-draining soils with ample sunlight, able to tolerate a variety of conditions including poor soil quality and drought. Special care should be taken to avoid overwatering, as common evening-primrose is susceptible to root rot in excessively moist environments. The species is low-maintenance, making it suitable for beginners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Common evening-primrose

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Biennial, Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	4-9

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Common evening-primrose is a sturdy biennial plant that stands erect with a height typically ranging from 3 to 5 feet (approximately 90 to 150 cm). It features a rosette of lance-shaped leaves at the base and spirally arranged on the stem, with a furry texture. The striking yellow flowers, which bloom at dusk and close by morning, are about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in diameter with a cross-shaped arrangement of four petals. After flowering, common evening-primrose produces a narrow capsule, up to 1.5 inches (around 4 cm) long, containing up to 100 seeds. The entire plant dies post seed-setting.