USDA Zones: 3 - 9

Our White Buttercup seeds, specifically Pale Evening Primrose, are ideal for USDA Zones 3 to 9, making them a versatile choice among perennial plants for outside. These evening primrose seeds thrive in a variety of climates, from cooler northern regions to warmer southern areas. This hardy perennial flower ensures that gardeners across diverse regions can enjoy its delicate, pale-yellow blossoms year after year, adding a soft touch to any landscape.

Pollinator Mix Potential

Our Pale Evening Primrose seeds are a valuable addition to any pollinator mix, especially for those interested in creating a thriving ecosystem. These garden seeds produce blooms that open in the evening, attracting night-flying insects like moths and other vital pollinators. Including our evening primrose seeds in your garden not only enhances its beauty but also supports pollination, making them essential flower seeds to plant outside for a vibrant and buzzing garden environment.

Drought Tolerance

Our White Evening Primrose seeds are highly drought-tolerant, making them an excellent choice for dry regions or areas with limited water supply. These survival seeds are designed to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring your garden remains lively and colorful even during the hottest, driest months. As a low-maintenance option, our flower seeds are perfect for gardeners seeking resilience without sacrificing the beauty of their perennial plants.

Fragrant Flower

The Pale Evening Primrose not only offers stunning visual appeal but also fills your garden with a gentle, sweet fragrance. As the flowers bloom in the evening, they release a delightful scent that enhances the ambiance of your outdoor space. These exotic flower seeds add a sensory dimension to your garden, making them an ideal choice for those looking to create an inviting and fragrant environment with our evening primrose seeds.

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.