Evening primrose is a flowering plant known for its showy blossoms. Evening primrose is native to North and South America, though it is now grown around the world. There are many species (kinds). The plants may be 1 to 8 feet (30 to 240 centimeters) high, and often have shrubby bases. The hairy leaves grow 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 centimeters) long. Saucer-shaped flowers grow among the upper leaves. They may be white, bright yellow, or rosy-pink. The blossoms may be 1 to 4 inches (3 to 10 centimeters) wide. One species, called the small-flowered evening primrose, has flowers that grow no more than 1/2 inch (13 millimeters) wide.
