If you have never watched an evening primrose flower unfurl, you have missed a real treat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiODdt8l108. I am willing to bet no matter what your age, you will get a "jaw-dropping" thrill from watching this phenomenon in person.
The Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, is mainly pollinated by the sphinx moth. It's a night bloomer that emits a delicate perfume to attract the moth. The pale yellow flower produced measures about two inches across. It has four petals, prominent stamens , cross shaped stigma, and a long green calyx. The flowers remain open from evening to early morning. The Evening Primrose plant itself is rather ugly, tall and weedy. To keep from pulling this "weed" out of my garden of cultivated plants, I have to keep reminding myself of its impending amazing show.
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Hi Theresa, thanks for dropping by and comments re attracting monarchs. Had my first swallowtale butterfly today. It just swooped in and I grabbed camera for a shot. How about adding me to your Link List--we have compatible garden/plant topics and I've already added yours. It's good for search engine rankings to link as you know.
Thanks for adding me to your list. We do have similar blogs. I also saw a swallowtail in my garden this week but it didn't stay long enough for pictures. Guess it was camera shy!
Thanks for the add. Hey, I just spotted a Monarch in my backyard headed for the Buddlea bush. You're right, very shy. As soon as they spot you, there're off!
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