Hooker's Evening Primrose (Oenothera elata)

Opening its golden blooms at dusk, Hooker’s Evening Primrose glows in twilight meadows and along moist roadsides. Native to western North America, from British Columbia through California and the Southwest into central Mexico, it provides nectar for moths and other nighttime pollinators and adds height and color to native landscapes. Tolerant of varied soils and moderate moisture, it’s a valuable addition to western pollinator gardens and riparian restoration efforts.