Growing time-lapse of an evening primrose plant (Oenothera biennis) from a seed to blooms. We used a 12-inch pot to plant covered with soil for this demonstration. A seedling appeared 1 week after ...

Evening primrose is a pretty native flowering plant that seems perfect for a cottage garden or to fill in a raised bed. But if you grow this plant, you’ll very quickly be sorry that you did—once ...