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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 20, 2016
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    There are a few diseases that cause spots to appear on Evening Primrose leaves, but I think these will not kill the plants, and they may outgrow the problem. There is also the possibility of a nutrient deficiency, especially if the speckles are yellowish, so you could try adding compost or fertilizer.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 31, 2017
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    Sun location is needed.

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  • Answered by
    David Wynne on
    September 4, 2017
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    Evening Primrose?

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 20, 2017
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    These will do well in hardiness zones 7-9. If you are outside of these limits, then I would consider keeping them as inside plants.

    As far as deer resistance... Even if it is deer resistant... I have learned, that deer will eat anything, unfortunately.

    Here is an article on the primrose: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/growing-primrose-primrose-plants-in-your-garden.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    June 27, 2018
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    There are several evening primrose species. I think you are talking about Oenothera speciosa. You are encountering the result of these pretty plants setting lots of seed. You pull the plants only to have more seeds germinate. If you keep up, you will exhaust the "seed bank", the dormant seeds in the soil that are patiently waiting for the right conditions to germinate. Hoeing will kill the plants. You might consider a pre-emergent like Preen after removing all seedlings. A 4 inch layer of mulch may also work.

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    October 18, 2019
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    Oenothera biennis, aka common evening primrose is a biennial which means it lives for 2 years then dies. The first year it forms a basal rosette of leaves and no flowers. The second year, it sends up the flower spike(s) and sets seed. To keep it in the garden, it is necessary to collect seed or allow the plant to self-sow. Cut the flower stalk down or remove the plant. It will not come back next year.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    March 18, 2020
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