Common Evening Primrose Seeds – Flower Plant
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Common Evening Primrose Seeds
Common Evening Primrose is a hardy biennial wildflower known for its bright yellow, cup-shaped blooms that open in the evening and attract a variety of pollinators. It is well suited for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, borders, native plantings, and naturalized landscapes. This adaptable plant grows best in full sun with well-drained soil and performs well in a wide range of growing conditions.
Key Features
Bright Yellow Blooms
Produces large, cheerful yellow flowers that bloom from summer into early fall.
Pollinator Attraction
Flowers provide an important nectar source for bees, butterflies, and evening-active pollinators.
Adaptable Growth
Thrives in a variety of soils and performs well in naturalized and low-maintenance landscapes.
Landscape Versatility
Ideal for meadow gardens, borders, cottage gardens, native landscapes, and roadside plantings.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Oenothera biennis |
| Common Name | Common Evening Primrose |
| Seed Type | Flower Seed |
| Growth Habit | Biennial Wildflower |
| USDA Zones | 4–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring or Fall |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring or Fall |
| Sowing Months | March–May, September–October |
| Germination Time | 10–30 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 65–70°F (18–21°C); Keep Soil Lightly Moist |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained Sandy, Loamy, or Average Garden Soil |
| Watering | Moderate During Establishment; Low Once Mature |
| Mature Size | 36–60 in Tall × 12–24 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Wildflower Meadows, Cottage Gardens, Native Plantings And Pollinator Habitats
Common Evening Primrose adds bright seasonal color and supports a wide variety of beneficial pollinators. Its adaptability, upright growth, and extended blooming period make it an excellent choice for naturalized landscapes, borders, meadow gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings.