Description

Evening Primrose Seeds

Evening Primrose Seeds are ideal for growing your own Evening Primrose plants at home. Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a tall biennial plant with attractive yellow flowers. The flowers open in the evening and often remain open into the following morning.

The plants can grow to around 1-2 metres tall. During summer, they produce bright yellow flowers that add colour and interest to the garden. Their evening blooms can also attract moths and other night flying pollinators.

Evening Primrose grows well in a range of conditions. Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil for the best results. Once established, the plants can tolerate relatively dry conditions. They suit cottage gardens, borders, wildflower areas and naturalized planting.

You can sow the seeds directly into the garden or start them in containers. Give the plants plenty of space as they grow quite tall. With suitable growing conditions, Evening Primrose can produce an abundance of distinctive yellow flowers.

Evening Primrose has a long history of traditional use. Herbalists have traditionally used various parts of the plant in herbal preparations. The seeds are particularly valued for their natural oil content.