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Nuttall's evening-primrose

Oenothera nuttallii

Nuttall's evening-primrose (Oenothera nuttallii) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–7a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jun–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 11 U.S. states, including CO, IL, KS, MI, MN, MT…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–7a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Full sun
Water: —
Bloom: Jun–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Nuttall's evening-primrose (Oenothera nuttallii) — *Oenothera nuttallii* — Nuttall's evening-primrose. Photo by Dmodderman via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, nuttall's evening-primrose pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani).