FS490 Pink Evening Primrose ( Oenothera speciosus Rosea )
What a sight to behold! This perennial is easily started with seeds, and it will become a favorite! Also called Mexican Primrose. The silky, soft pink blooms with yellow centers appear all summer long. Evening Primrose is a vigorous plant, and it produces dozens of large, showy 2 1/2 inch saucer-shaped blossoms day and night. The Showy Evening Primrose flower is replaced by long 4-angled capsule which contain numerous flower seeds. The root system is highly rhizomatous and sizable colonies can be formed at some sites. Showy Evening Primrose can spread quickly, and the large colonies can be absolutely breathtaking. It is beautiful in a naturalized setting, but also this is a wonderful plant for the front of the border or in large containers.
10" tall x 18" wide plants are care free plant for most gardens with soft pink blooms. A heat loving plant that thrives in sunny, dry areas along baking south and west facing walls and pavement areas. Spreading rapidly on shallow roots when the hot summer weather arrives, give this beauty plenty of room to grow as it will overrun smaller, less vigorous plants. Preferring unimproved, well-drained soils, this plant requires little extra water once established. Not generally recommended for gardeners living in cold, short season climates.
Perhaps best grown in areas where plants can spread without intruding on other plantings. Meadows. Wildflower gardens. Roadsides. Informal naturalized areas. Site carefully if planting in beds, borders or rock gardens.
A perennial best suited for zones 5-8.
H251 Evening Primrose ( Oenothera )
A biennial plant for zones 4-8, found in dry meadows and along
roadsides. Has lemon scented yellow flowers. An infusion of the plant has stimulating
effect on the liver, spleen and digestive system. Has often been used to treat mental
depression.
LET895 Pale Evening Primrose ( Oenothera pallida )
Pale Evening Primrose (Oenothera Pallida), also known as White Buttercup, is a beautifully fragrant perennial perfect for xeriscape gardens. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in USDA zones 3-9, producing delicate white flowers that fade to a soft pink, blooming all summer and into the fall. Growing 8-16 inches tall, it is established easily from seed and can be contained in planters to prevent spreading by its underground runners. Ideal for adding a sweet almond fragrance to your garden, this versatile plant begins to bloom just two months after planting, offering a quick and lasting display. It is available in 2 different sizes to suit your various needs.
he 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, 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.