Oenothera missouriensis Seeds (Missouri Primrose)

The Missouri Primrose (Oenothera missouriensis), sometimes known as the Ozark Sundrops, is a beautiful flowering plant native to North America. With its bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers, it adds vibrant color to gardens. Growing up to 1 foot tall, this perennial plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight. It commonly spreads through underground rhizomes, forming clumps. The Missouri Primrose is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and can be grown from Oenothera missouriensis seeds, which can be easily obtained from nurseries or online suppliers. This low-maintenance plant attracts pollinators and is ideal for rock gardens or naturalized areas.

Growing Oenothera missouriensis from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid,Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Yellow

Germinating Missouri Primrose Flower Seeds

To germinate Oenothera missouriensis, start by sowing the seeds in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide indirect sunlight. Germination typically occurs in 10-20 days with temperatures around 70-75°F (21-24°C).

We source all of our Oenothera missouriensis seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Missouri Primrose seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Missouri Primrose seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Oenothera missouriensis seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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