Primrose – Evening
$2.50 – $22.00
Evening Primrose can tolerate high acidity levels in soil and can be planted in the spring or fall when located in zones 7-10. Anywhere else, it should only be planted during the spring. This flower gets its name from its full blooms that open in the evening and are closed by morning. Evening Primrose requires full sun and well-drained soils to grow. This species of primrose is less aggressive than some of the other primrose species.
The broadcast rate for seeding is 6 – 7.5 pounds per acre.
The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 3 pounds per acre.
Purchasing Options | Price | Quantity | |
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Small Packet | $2.50 | ||
Covers approximately 5 square feet. |
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10 Gram | $3.00 | ||
Covers approximately 320 square feet. |
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1/4 Pound | $12.00 | ||
Covers approximately 3,630 square feet. |
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1 Pound | $22.00 | ||
Covers approximately 14,520 square feet. |
Scientific Name | Oenothera lamarckiana |
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Product Type | Flower |
Color | Yellow |
Cycle | Annual |
Origin | Introduced species |
Height | 24-60" |
Germination Time | 15-20 days |
Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
Weeks to Bloom | 6 to 7 weeks |
USDA Zone | 3 to 9 |
Seeds Per Pound | 870,000 |
Seeding Rate (lb./acre) | 3 |
Pollen/Nectar | Nectar, Pollen |
Pollinator(s) | Bats, Birds, Butterflies, Honey Bees, Native Bees |
Notes | This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
Light Requirement | Full Sun |