Evening Primrose – 100 Seeds

$1.99

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Seeds

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Description

Experience a touch of evening magic with our heirloom Evening Primrose seeds. This fascinating biennial puts on a daily show, with delicate, lemon-yellow flowers that unfurl at dusk and release a sweet fragrance into the night air. A perfect addition to a "moon garden," it attracts moths and other nocturnal pollinators. Beyond its beauty, Evening Primrose is a treasured plant in traditional practices, known for its useful leaves, flowers, and edible roots. It's a tough, easy-to-grow plant that will often self-seed to return year after year.

⭐ What you'll love

Beautiful yellow flowers that magically open each evening.
A sweet, lemony scent that perfumes the night air.
A magnet for moths and other important nocturnal pollinators.
A traditional and useful plant with edible roots and a history in folk wellness.

🌿 Seed details

Plant Name: Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Biennial
USDA Zone: 3-9
Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

Sowing: Direct sow in early spring, or start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover.
Spacing: Once seedlings can be handled, thin or transplant them to be 12-18 inches apart.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil: Very adaptable and tolerates poor, dry soil conditions.
Germination: Occurs in 10-30 days. Keep soil lightly moist until established.

✅ Our seed packets

Professionally designed and made.
Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!