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Hooker's Evening Primrose (Oenothera elata hookeri) is a biennial or perennial forb/herb native to California and parts of Mexico. Hooker's Evening Primrose (Latin: Oenothera elata hookeri) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hooker's Evening Primrose is most often used to support stress & anxiety and topical & skin. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Hooker's Evening Primrose is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Hooker's Evening Primrose is a member native to CAL, MXE, and MXN. Hooker's Evening Primrose thrives in full sun and prefers a well-draining soil with a pH between 7 and 8.5.
Hooker's Evening Primrose grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun light, dry, moist water, and biennial, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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