Oenothera lamarckiana Seeds (Evening Primrose)

Evening Primrose, also known as Oenothera lamarckiana, is a vibrant and eye-catching plant species. It features bright yellow flowers that open in the evening, giving it its name. It is commonly referred to as Evening Primrose due to its tendency to bloom during sunset time. This plant can grow to a height of 3-5 feet and has a spread of around 2-3 feet. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. If you’re interested in growing Evening Primrose, you can find Oenothera lamarckiana seeds available for purchase.

Growing Oenothera lamarckiana from Seed

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

Germinating Evening Primrose Flower Seeds

To germinate Oenothera lamarckiana, soak the seeds in water for 24 hours, then plant them in moist soil, ensuring they receive full sun. Keep the soil consistently damp and maintain a temperature of around 70°F (21°C).

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

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