Evening Primrose Seed, 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:
    Evening Primrose
  • 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
Included in mixes

$57.60/lb

Description

Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Spring/Summer, Summer, Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

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