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Questions and Answers: 2019

Question: I am quite sure that this is an evening primrose except for 2 things. The blossoms are open during the …

  • Question

    I am quite sure that this is an evening primrose except for 2 things. The blossoms are open during the day, and the plant is 7 feet tall.

    Answer

    Dear Rocky, you are correct, it is a species of Oenothera (evening-primrose). They can have open flowers in the day and I do sometimes see them 2 meters tall or more (i.e., taller than my person). Best wishes.