Oenothera pallida Seeds (Pale Evening Primrose)

Pale Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida), also known as the Pale Evening-Primrose or Missouri Evening-Primrose, is a hardy perennial native to central North America. Its attractive flowering stems can reach up to 3 feet in height, adorned with fragrant, pale yellow flowers. The plants produce clusters of lance-shaped leaves and can spread up to 2 feet wide. Oenothera pallida is adaptable, tolerating various soil types and growing conditions. It is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 4-9. To propagate the species, Oenothera pallida seeds can be collected from the mature seed capsules and sown in well-drained soil.

Growing Oenothera pallida from Seed

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

Germinating Pale Evening Primrose Flower Seeds

To germinate Oenothera pallida (pale evening primrose), plant the seeds in well-drained soil with good sunlight exposure. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically takes 10-14 days.

We source all of our Oenothera pallida 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 Pale Evening Primrose seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Pale Evening Primrose seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Oenothera pallida seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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