Find seeds for this plant at Seedville, available via Amazon. Primrose is widely adapted and, depending on variety, will do well in full sun to light shade. These plants are attractive in groupings, and the spreading forms make a lovely groundcover.
Oenothera prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate high pH levels. It will do fairly well in poor soil, but it will really thrive in soil that has been amended with some organic matter.
You can propagate from seed or by division. You may be able to find seedlings at a garden center. Plant in spring when all danger of frost has passed.
Unfortunately, the plant is a tasty treat for lygus bugs and leafhoppers, as well as Japanese beetles. Try diatomaceous earth or insecticidal soap to banish these beasts. Give this native American beauty a try — in the garden, in the kitchen, and maybe even in the medicine cabinet.
Uncredited photos: Shutterstock. Always consult with a medical professional before changing your diet or using plant-based remedies or supplements for health and wellness. To Gretchen, nothing is more rewarding than a quick dash to the garden to pluck herbs to season the evening meal.
New to me plant showed up in my garden this spring. I waited to see what it would appear to be. So now it is 5 ft. I believed it to be yellow primrose, so looked on the web Sure enough! Several plants. Thanks for the information. We have primrose everywhere in central TX. I live in Southwest Austin and I see them growing wild at the park across the street from my house. I am told that these types of flowers are a wonderful attraction for bees who are drawn to the nectar within the flower.
Is this true? Bees do appreciate the sweetness the flowers offer. Evening primrose also attracts butterflies and particularly, moths. I inherited a clump of yellow evening primrose but have had no success propagating them from seed. What is the germination time from seed? Hi Allen… thanks for reading! The germination time can be quite long… as many as 30 days, so perhaps that is the issue? Gretchen, I am entranced by your site, and your energetic and lighthearted bio!
And it does not bloom in the evening , although some species do not open until later in the day. Norbey Cereijo Professional. Do primroses come back each year? Primroses can only be grown as perennials in certain climates. Primroses are hardy in U. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8, so if you live in one of those climates, and if you care for them properly, your primroses will probably last through the heat of the summer to bloom another year.
Dimka Mondejar Explainer. Is Evening Primrose invasive? While it has a nice yellow flower, as shown in the picture here, common evening primrose Oenothera biennis can be an invasive plant.
Nor is evening primrose an easy weed to pull out of the ground: the stems tend to break off, leaving the roots intact from which evening primrose will continue to grow. Acacia Neiro Explainer. Is evening primrose an annual or perennial? Narrowleaf evening primrose is a 16 — 36 inch tall, perennial wildflower. The stems are slender, reddish and hairy.
The lance shaped leaves are 2 — 3 inches long and progress singly alternate up the stem. The saucer shaped, four petaled, canary yellow flowers are 1 — 2 inches across and mildly fragrant. Siriman Baucks Explainer. How do you take care of evening primrose? Keep primrose plants looking their best with regular pruning of dead leaves and spent blooms. If you want to collect the seeds of your primroses , wait until late summer or early fall before taking them.
Store them in a cool, dry place until the following planting season or sow them in a cold frame. Arcelia Erova Pundit. Can you transplant evening primrose? Growing Evening Primrose. Raymond Marchesi Pundit. How do you look after primroses? They can't take hot summers and need very moist soil to perform well.
Place potted primroses near a bright window but out of direct sunlight. Water potted primroses when the soil feels dry at the depth of 1 inch.
Pinch off the flowers as they fade to encourage new blossoms. References 3 About the Author. Lingyun Piehl Pundit. Do primroses spread? In the wild, primroses are colonising plants that gradually spread from an original clump.
By dividing the clumps, gardeners can take advantage of this tendency to spread to get new plants for free. Lahbib Vietzen Pundit. Here're 7 tips you should know to keep your plants blooming.
Use rich soil. Soil that is light and rich in compost or manure provides plenty of nutrients constantly to the plants. Deadhead often. Fertilize the plants. Provide more sun. Nurse the roots.
Apply mulch. Do moderate watering. In the wild, primroses are colonising plants that gradually spread from an original clump. By dividing the clumps, gardeners can take advantage of this tendency to spread to get new plants for free.
Primroses can only be grown as perennials in certain climates. Primroses are hardy in U. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8, so if you live in one of those climates, and if you care for them properly, your primroses will probably last through the heat of the summer to bloom another year. On the other hand, evening primrose flowers are often short-lived and close or wither during the day. The main factor in when a plant blooms is how it's pollinated. Night - blooming plants, such as evening primroses , attract moths for pollination, so blooming in the evening gives them an advantage for reproducing.
Evening Primrose. For the evening primrose , this flower is said to mean fickleness or faithlessness. While it's not really clear how this came to be, there can be a positive meaning attached to the evening primrose too. On the more positive side of the symbolism, this blossom can mean sweet memories. Evening primrose has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating nerve damage caused by diabetes, and osteoporosis.
Evening primrose should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. Evening primrose is often sold as an herbal supplement. Evening primrose is a biennial plant that's native to America. But as long as it's kept under control, the evening primrose produces beautifully fragrant flowers that spread their petals at dusk to invite moths.
The entire plant is edible. Evening Primrose has been cultivated for its nutritious edible roots. The early leaves are cooked and eaten as greens, and the roots are said to be sweet, peppery, and delicious when boiled like potatoes.
Evening Primrose flowers are a sweet addition to salads or as a garnish. Primroses indoors are very susceptible to root rot, so it is important to keep them moist but not too moist. For proper primrose indoor care , water as soon as the top of the soil feels dry, but do not allow the soil to dry out as they will wilt and die quickly in dry soil.
Primroses indoors also need high humidity.
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