Wings of Change

Hooker’s Evening Primrose

Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri

Size: Small

$3.00

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Plant description

Hooker’s Evening Primrose (Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri) is a native perennial herb in the Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) family that grows primarily along the coast between San Francisco and San Diego and northern Baja. It is fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 5 feet, with active growth during the summer. Flowers are yellow and striking, and bloom in the late summer. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. Its form may be either upright or sprawling. It tends to grow in moist places, at elevations from sea level to 7,000 feet where it is a pioneer species. However, it is also somewhat drought-tolerant in garden situations. In the wild it is usually crowded out over time by more woody trees or shrubs. It spreads by prolific seed production, which also makes it attractive to many seed-eating birds.

Companion plants

Hooker’s primrose can reseed vigorously, so be aware when planting it nearby other flowering plants. Taller plants, however, can out-compete. Consider using White Brodeiaea (Triteleia hyacinthina) or the Pitkin Marsh Lily (Lilium pardalinum ssp. pitkinense).

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