Oenothera hookeri Seeds (Hookers Evening Primrose)

Hooker’s Evening Primrose (Oenothera hookeri), also known as Tufted Evening Primrose or Hooker’s Sundrops, is a perennial wildflower native to North America. It is characterized by its vibrant yellow flowers, which bloom from spring to fall, attracting pollinators. This plant typically reaches a height of 1-3 feet and spreads with a tufted appearance. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. To propagate Hooker’s Evening Primrose, Oenothera hookeri seeds can be collected after the flowers fade and planted in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. This species adds beauty and biodiversity to various garden landscapes.

Growing Oenothera hookeri from Seed

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

Germinating Hookers Evening Primrose Flower Seeds

To germinate Oenothera hookeri, soak the seeds in water overnight, then plant them in well-draining soil. Provide adequate sunlight and water to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs within 10-14 days.

We source all of our Oenothera hookeri 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 Hookers 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 Hookers Evening Primrose seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Oenothera hookeri seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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