Southern beeblossom
Oenothera simulans
Last reviewed: October 2026
Southern beeblossom (Oenothera simulans) is a biennial forb native to FL, GA, NC, SC. It blooms in May, June, July, and August. The flowers draw moths and bees.
Toxicity unknown
Southern beeblossom (Oenothera simulans) 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
medium
Size
24"–60" H × 18"–24" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
FL, GA, NC, SC
Pollinators
moths, bees
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A tall upright biennial with lance-shaped leaves and large bright yellow flowers that open in the evening and fade the next day. Common along roadsides and open fields.
Growing Southern beeblossom
Grow Southern beeblossom in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 60 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches wide.
Wildlife value
Evening-opening flowers are pollinated primarily by night-flying moths, with bees visiting in the morning.
Common questions
- How much sun does Southern beeblossom need?
- Southern beeblossom grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Southern beeblossom bloom?
- Southern beeblossom blooms in May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Southern beeblossom native?
- Southern beeblossom (Oenothera simulans) is native to FL, GA, NC, SC, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Southern beeblossom attract?
- Southern beeblossom draws moths and bees.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). 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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