Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis seed
Oenothera biennis

Evening Primrose

Showy the second year after seeding; new blossoms occur every evening and early morning during the season; provides good wildlife food and habitat, especially for birds.

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General Product Information
  • Species Type:
    Native
  • Product Categories:
  • Characteristics:
    Single-crown.
  • Habitat:
    Fields, prairies, roadsides, waste areas.
  • Life Cycle:
    Biennial
  • Bloom Period:
    July to early October
  • Flower Color:
    Yellow
  • Typical Height:
    5.1 ft
  • Minimum Root Depth:
    10 in
  • pH:
    5.0 – 7.0
  • Pollinator Value:
    Medium
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    FACU
  • Midwest
    FACU
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    FACU
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    FACU
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Full Sun
  • Drought:
    Moderate
  • Salt:
    No
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    1,376,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Up to 0.04 lb
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fine

$57.60/lb

Description

Showy the second year after seeding; new blossoms occur every evening and early morning during the season; provides good wildlife food and habitat, especially for birds.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Yellow

FoliageColor

Green

IndicatorRegion1

FACU

IndicatorRegion2

FACU

IndicatorRegion3

FACU

IndicatorRegion4

FACU

LifeCycle

Biennial

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