Item Number: SWF696
Evening Primrose, Showy (pack)
Evening Primrose, Showy (pack)
Create a Mat of Pink Fragrant Flowers
Evening Primrose - Showy - Oenothera speciosa
Perennial Open Pollinated. This charming day-bloomer has mounding grey-green foliage. Creates a mat of fragrant pink flowers in spring. A good ground cover for dry slopes, it does have aggressive roots and can be invasive. Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast.
Flowers: Drought tolerant, fragrant. Blooms spring to fall
Attracts: Attracts bees, moths, and hummingbirds; seed heads are favored by finches
Soil: Needs dry location; prefers fast draining, loose soil
Native: Southern US & Mexico
USDA Zone: 6-10
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/16"
Days to Germinate: 15-25 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"-24"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun/Part Shade
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer/Fall
Seeding Rate: Use 125 seeds/sq ft
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 1,899
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Description
Description
Evening Primrose - Showy - Oenothera speciosa
Perennial Open Pollinated. This charming day-bloomer has mounding grey-green foliage. Creates a mat of fragrant pink flowers in spring. A good ground cover for dry slopes, it does have aggressive roots and can be invasive. Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast.
Flowers: Drought tolerant, fragrant. Blooms spring to fall
Attracts: Attracts bees, moths, and hummingbirds; seed heads are favored by finches
Soil: Needs dry location; prefers fast draining, loose soil
Native: Southern US & Mexico
USDA Zone: 6-10
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/16"
Days to Germinate: 15-25 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"-24"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun/Part Shade
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer/Fall
Seeding Rate: Use 125 seeds/sq ft
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 1,899
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Attracts Bees/Butterflies
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Easily Established
- Fragrant
- Good for Naturalizing
- Open-Pollinated
- Plant Spreads
- Requires Summer Water
- Wildflower
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).
