Crownleaf Eveningprimrose
Oenothera coronopifolia
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Crownleaf Eveningprimrose (Oenothera coronopifolia) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CO, ID, NE and 4 more states
Pollinators
moths, bees, beetles
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Crownleaf eveningprimrose is a compact native perennial with deeply lobed leaves and bright yellow flowers that bloom from spring through summer. This drought-tolerant plant forms neat clumps and requires minimal water once established, making it ideal for xeriscaping.
In an HOA neighborhood
Crownleaf Eveningprimrose is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Unknown leaf retention may create seasonal appearance concerns
- Evening primrose family can sometimes spread aggressively
Wildlife value
The flowers attract night-flying moths as well as day-active bees and beetles. This plant provides important nectar sources during the long blooming season from May through August.
Common questions
- How much sun does Crownleaf Eveningprimrose need?
- Crownleaf Eveningprimrose grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Crownleaf Eveningprimrose bloom?
- Crownleaf Eveningprimrose blooms in May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Crownleaf Eveningprimrose native?
- Crownleaf Eveningprimrose (Oenothera coronopifolia) is native to AZ, CO, ID, NE and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Crownleaf Eveningprimrose attract?
- Crownleaf Eveningprimrose draws moths, bees, and beetles.
- Is Crownleaf Eveningprimrose HOA-friendly?
- Crownleaf Eveningprimrose is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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