Primrose Evening Wildflower Seed

Evening Primrose - Oenothera lamarckiana

Approximate seeds per pound: 864,000
Seeding rate: Plant this wildflower seed at 3 pounds per acre
Height: Up to 4 ft.
Flower Color: Yellow
Plant Type: Annual. Lives just one year. Grows quickly, blooms heavily, dies with first frost. Can regrow following spring if seed falls on bare ground.
Flower Type: Spike of spurred blooms
Bloom Time: Mid and late season
Is this wildflower invasive? No
Is this wildflower endangered? No
Is this wildflower edible? No
Is this wildflower medicinal? Yes
Regions: All regions of North America.
Zones: 3 - 9
Soil preference: Adaptable
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture, well-drained.
Germination: 15 - 30 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 65F - 70F
Sowing depth: Sow this wildflower seed 1/16"

One of the most startling wildflower displays on the prairie occurs when this species blooms in late spring. Packing vivid yellow blossoms over five inches across, Evening Primrose really turns heads! It can commonly be seen on road cuts and other rough ground, which makes it even more noticeable since there is no competing vegetation to block the view.

Evening Primrose is an annual wildflower with a fairly short bloom period. Its flowers may be seen in May and June, with the peak being mid-May. The individual flowers are only around for a day or so, which is common for most members of the evening primrose family. They first open in the evening and wither the following day. Sow Evening Primrose wildflower seed at 3 lbs per acre.