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Common Evening Primrose Seeds

"Canary yellow blooms open in the evening"

Sun: Full Sun

Life Cycle: Annual

Plant Height: 36 in. - 48 in.

Packet: 500 Seeds

Price: $2.99

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Summary

Common Evening Primrose is widespread as both a wildflower and garden cultivar. It is a prolific bloomer throughout the summer. Plants grow up to 48 inches tall and produce pretty, fragrant, canary yellow blooms. Blooms give off a sweet fragrance that attracts night pollinators such as the hummingbird moth. Blooms open in the cool evening hours.

  • Quick Facts

    • Botanical Name: Oenothera lamarckiana


    • Life Cycle: Annual


    • Light Requirement: Full Sun


    • Planting Season: Spring, Fall


    • Plant Type: Tall Sturdy Stalks with Brilliant Yellow Blossoms


    • Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Fragrant, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden


    • Color: Yellow


    • Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall


    • Days to Maturity: 85 Days


    • Plant Height: 36-48 inches


    • Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches


    • Planting Depth: 1/16 inch


    • Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow


    • Cold Stratification: No


    • Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9