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Evening Primrose Flower Seeds Packet

$4.95
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a striking biennial plant known for its delicate yellow blooms that open in the evening and attract nocturnal pollinators like moths and bees. This hardy and drought-resistant wildflower thrives in a variety of conditions, making it a valuable addition to both ornamental and naturalized landscapes. Apart from its aesthetic appeal, Evening Primrose has been used in traditional medicine and herbal remedies, particularly for its oil, which is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and is believed to offer various health benefits. Evening Primrose is a low-maintenance, beneficial plant known for its beautiful night-blooming flowers, pollinator support, and medicinal properties. Its adaptability to poor soils, drought conditions, and varied climates makes it an excellent choice for both wildflower meadows and home gardens.
Product Detail
  • Plant Type: Biennial
  • Genus: Oenothera
  • Species: Biennis
  • Plant Height/Width: up to 48"
  • Season: Fall and Spring
  • Exposure: Full sun
  • Difficulty: Easy
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When to start?

  • plant these seeds in the Fall
  • starting in Fall gives them a chance to grow up quickly the next year
  • can start them in early Spring too

Where to start and how to sow?

  • Direct sow: outside before March 1st. Seed depth 1/16 inch.
  • Start inside: late summer or fall so they are naturally exposed to the cold and will germinate the following spring/summer. Plant spacing 4-6".

How to keep happy?

  • These will self seed and keep on growing year after year. Fertilizer is not necessary.

Evening Primrose

Preserving Your Blooms

As flowers fade, consider seed-saving for future growth or let them embark on their own seed-scattering adventure!

Preserving Your Blooms

As flowers fade, consider seed-saving for future growth or let them embark on their own seed-scattering adventure!
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The Brief and Glorious History of the Purple Peas

Shakespeare fancied evening primrose, slipping it into his plays, while Suzanne Collins gave Katniss's sis a flowery name in "The Hunger Games". "Primrose" means "first rose", yet it's no rose at all! Both Europeans and Native Americans banked on its medicinal charm, from healing wounds to tackling the pesky hemorrhoids!

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