Evening Primrose Seeds – Missouri

Evening Primrose Seeds – Missouri Variety are a hardy perennial known for their striking yellow blooms that open in the evening and close by midday. These seeds produce low-growing plants that spread beautifully, making them excellent ground covers for gardens, borders, and natural landscapes. With their resilience and drought tolerance, they thrive in a variety of conditions and bring vibrant color throughout the summer months.

Features:

• Produces bright, cheerful yellow flowers with a long blooming season

• Suitable for borders, wildflower gardens, and naturalized areas

• Drought-tolerant and adaptable to poor soils

• Low-maintenance and hardy perennial

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Specifications:

• Common Name: Missouri Evening Primrose

• Scientific Name: Oenothera macrocarpa

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Height: 6 to 12 inches

• Spread: 12 to 18 inches

• Bloom Season: Late spring through summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting

• Germination Time: 15–30 days

• Planting Season:

  • Spring (March–May) in zones 3–8

  • Fall (September–October) in warmer zones for natural stratification