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Primrose Seeds - Pale Evening
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Pale Evening Primrose (Oenothera Pallida) - This wonderful flower has several common names: Pale Evening Primrose, White Buttercup, and White Evening Primrose. This drought resistant perennial establishes readily from Primrose seeds, and once you have smelled its sweet almond fragrance, you will want this flower in your xeriscape garden!MORE PRIMROSE OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
8 - 16 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and early fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
DEER RESISTANT
FOLIAGE COLOR
Light green
LATIN NAME
Oenothera Pallida
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
1 ounce per 1400 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
9 - 12 inches
Pale Evening Primrose (Oenothera Pallida) - This wonderful flower has several common names: Pale Evening Primrose, White Buttercup, and White Evening Primrose. This drought tolerant perennial establishes readily from Primrose seeds, and once you have smelled its sweet almond fragrance, you will want this flower in your xeriscape garden! The White Buttercup flower fades to pale pink and is cup-shaped and delicate. The Pale Evening Primrose is vigorous plant and begins blooming just two months after starting the flower seeds which is very unusual for a perennial. Better yet, it will continue to bloom all summer and into fall.
Oenothera Pallida White Buttercup spreads by underground runners so it can be used as a drought tolerant ground cover or prairie flower. If you don't want it spreading through the garden, contain it by growing in planter boxes or other containers. White Evening Primrose is considered to be hardy in USDA zones 3 - 9.
To sow Evening Primrose seeds outdoors in early spring, prepare weed-free soil and loosen the top 1 - 2 inches. Spread the flower seeds and rake them into the soil and press them in to make good contact with the soil. Keep Oenothera Pallida seeds moist until germination occurs. When seedlings emerge, thin to strongest plants every 9 - 12 inches. Can also sow White Buttercup seeds indoors about 8 weeks before setting out after last frost. Use starter trays or small containers and use 3 - 4 flower seeds per plant.
Approximately 40,000 seeds per ounce.