Evening primrose is a plant that grows 2-4 feet tall with sturdy stems and light yellow flowers up to 2 inches wide that open in late afternoon. It grows well in most climates as long as the soil is well-drained and temperatures are between 65-70F. Research has shown evening primrose can help reduce pain, swelling from rheumatoid arthritis, and allergy symptoms.

1. Evening Primrose By: Nora R. #48 Gold

2. Oenothera Lamarckiana Height: 2-4 feet Stem: tall, sturdy, Flower: up to 2 inches across, open in late afternoon Color: light yellow

3. Climate and Growth Plant typically grows anywhere, but it needs well-drained soils. It likes temperatures in between 65F and70F. The evening primrose is an angiosperm and a dicot.

4. It Cures… Pain Swelling of rheumatoid arthritis Allergies

5. Research