Large-Flower Evening Primrose (Oenothera glazioviana)

Family: Onagraceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Oenothera glazioviana is a BIENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), bees. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Mild and inoffensive Seed contains 28% of a drying oil. — Boiled and eaten like salsify.; Fleshy and succulent.; Young shoots - raw or cooked.; Mild and inoffensive Seed contains 28% of a drying oil.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)