Baird's Evening Primrose Plant Care

Baird's Evening Primrose (Camissonia bairdii) belongs to the Onagraceae family within the Camissonia genus. Baird's Evening Primrose is native to Washington County, Utah.

Baird's Evening Primrose displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Baird's Evening Primrose produces bright yellow cup-shaped flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Baird's Evening Primrose every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Baird's Evening Primrose thrives in full sun.

Camissonia bairdii tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Baird's Evening Primrose prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.

Well-draining sandy soil with some organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Baird's Evening Primrose to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Baird's Evening Primrose every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining sandy soil with some organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Baird's Evening Primrose is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Baird's Evening Primrose can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Baird's Evening Primrose while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Baird's Evening Primrose is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Baird's Evening Primrose can be propagated through seeds.

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Baird's Evening Primrose is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Baird's Evening Primrose grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Baird's Evening Primrose is native to Washington County, Utah. In cooler regions, grow Baird's Evening Primrose as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.