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Evening Primrose

The evening primrose is a wildflower and is native to America and Europe. The flower is cup-shaped with four petals and eight stamens. They grow in a variety of shades like pink, white and bright yellow. They grow between May to July and is very easy to grow. They are said to bloom at night, but the opening begins in late afternoon and remains open till noon of the next day. It is an excellent choice for moon gardens as the flower begins to glow in the dark. The specie of Oenothera biennis is used for medical purposes, and the seeds are pressed to form oil.

Evening Primrose