Seabeach Evening Primrose
Oenothera humifusa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–18" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, DE, FL, GA and 8 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Seabeach evening primrose is a low-growing native perennial that forms spreading mats of small leaves close to the ground. It produces bright yellow, four-petaled flowers that open in the evening throughout most of the growing season, creating cheerful color from spring through fall.
In an HOA neighborhood
Seabeach Evening Primrose takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Low, spreading growth habit may appear weedy or unkempt
- Ground-hugging form doesn't fit typical landscaping expectations
- May spread aggressively and look uncontrolled
Wildlife value
The evening-blooming flowers attract night-flying moths and other nocturnal pollinators, while also providing nectar for bees and butterflies during daylight hours when flowers remain open.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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