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Pale Evening Primrose
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Pale Evening Primrose

Oenothera pallida
In the United States: Native

Honeybees forage on pale evening primrose for nectar and pollen, especially in the morning when flowers that opened the previous evening remain receptive. Peak bloom spans late spring to summer, providing a reliable resource during early foraging periods. This rhizomatous perennial prefers dry, sandy soils and is drought-tolerant once established, though it may spread aggressively in ideal conditions.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) May–August
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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