Hookers Evening Primrose

Hooker’s Evening Primrose (Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri) lights up moist canyons with tall, golden blooms that open at dusk and stay open through morning—ideal for pollinators like moths, bees, and butterflies. Its dramatic 3–6 ft presence makes a statement in breezy garden niches with seasonal water and structure in calmer spots on rocky slopes.

Great for naturalized borders, moist meadow plantings, or bold masses with shorter shrubs and grasses, it brings both drama and ecological function. Plus, its fragrant late-summer blossoms and nut-like seedheads make it a sensory win for gardeners and wildlife alike.