{"product_id":"seeds-evening-primrose","title":"Seeds Evening Primrose","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eEvening Primrose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"23\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e(Oenothera biennis)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eEvening Primrose is a native biennial wildflower known for its bright yellow blooms that open at dusk and glow into the evening. A valuable pollinator plant and traditional medicinal herb, it thrives in open meadows, field edges, and well-drained soils. Its seeds are also known as a source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), making it a plant of both ecological and herbal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eNight-Blooming Pollinator Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eLemon-yellow flowers open in the evening and attract night-flying moths, including sphinx moths. Daytime visitors include bees and other beneficial insects. The plant provides nectar during mid-to-late summer when many early bloomers have finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eTraditional Herbal \u0026amp; Oil Seed Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eThe seeds are pressed for evening primrose oil, traditionally valued for skin and women’s health support. Roots were historically used as a mild food source and herbal preparation. Leaves and roots have also been used in traditional remedies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eHardy Native for Poor Soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eTolerates sandy, gravelly, and disturbed soils. Forms a basal rosette in its first year and sends up a tall flowering stalk in its second season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eSelf-Seeding Meadow Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eReadily reseeds in suitable open ground. Ideal for naturalized plantings, prairie strips, and pollinator meadows where gentle succession is welcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eOenothera biennis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern \u0026amp; Central North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-dry to medium, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 feet (second-year flowering stalk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–September (second year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eSurface sow in fall or early spring; light aids germination. Choose a well-drained site with moderate fertility. Allow some plants to go to seed to encourage natural regeneration. In permaculture systems, integrate into meadow plantings, sunny orchard edges, or pollinator strips where its height and late bloom provide seasonal diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eEvening Primrose offers nighttime bloom, native resilience, and herbal tradition—an adaptable biennial for ecological and medicinal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strictly Medicinals","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47789676724483,"sku":"SM-11","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/F43873B1-03A8-4777-A698-EA5DE51AD98A.jpg?v=1773952457","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/seeds-evening-primrose","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}