Evening Primrose Seeds (Oenothera biennis) – 800 Seeds | US Native Plant

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Evening Primrose Seeds (Oenothera biennis) – 800 Seeds | US Native Plant

$4.65

A fall flowering favorite of hummingbirds and nocturnal insects. Open-pollinated, native plant seeds in hand-printed packages.

PLANT: Tall stalks of large lemony flowers throughout the summer and fall. A biennial, meaning it completes a two year life cycle and flowers and reseeds in the second year. Perfect for night scent as the flowers open in the evening and close every day by noon.

FAUNA: Host plant to the Primrose moth, and supports other species, particularly nocturnal insects, including bees, butterflies, and other moths. Historically has been a food source and a medicinal plant. Excellent for moon gardens and for attracting hummingbirds.

ORIGIN/CULTURE: Native to the lower 48 United States and part of Canada. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions including roadsides, meadows, abandoned lots, prairies.

HEIGHT: 4’-6’

ZONES 3-9, full to part sun

Germination: Plant outdoors in early spring or fall. Does not require stratification. Sow on the surface as seeds need light to germinate.