I have several of the "Tina James" variety growing in my yard. I do not have any seed right now, but will have a load when this years crop finishes blooming. I have a huge plant about 2' across with about 10 flower spikes forming. However, I do have a bunch of small plants that have sprouted up around the yard. If you can get to Winston-Salem, I can fix you up with a few of them. They don't transplant well when they get larger due to the taproot, but these should still be OK. Let me know if you want to pursue this or have some other idea. Mark.

Thanks for that very helpful info, Geoforce! I was hoping I'd get some natural reseeding, but I'll try to gather some seeds as well just in case. It's good to know I might be able to recognize the seedlings from the red-tinted leaves so I can keep them toward the back of the border next year. I'm a little confused about the biennual part, since there was a coreopsis behind that spot last year with a small dianthus in front, both of which are still there. This primrose grew right in front, almost at the lawn edge, so I can't imagine how I could have missed seeing the young plant last year while weeding. According to what I've read on Google, rarely they occur as summer annuals. Are they annuals for you? Tracey, that's good to know so I won't cut it down this fall. I have tons of goldfinches here and always leave my coneflowers and sunflowers stand over the winter for them. Thanks for letting me know they like primroses too! Kim

FYI - Rudbeckia triloba generally doesn't need any pampering. Here it thrives on neglect but do not dead-head this one. Let it drop seed if you like it. It is a short-lived perennial/biennial and you will need to let it self-sow if you want more. FataMorgana

Looks like the first year rosette of common evening primrose, Oenothera biennis. Next year it will send up a tall stalk and flower.