Primrose – Evening

Evening Primrose can tolerate high acidity levels in soil and can be planted in the spring or fall when located in zones 7-10.  Anywhere else, it should only be planted during the spring.  This flower gets its name from its full blooms that open in the evening and are closed by morning.  Evening Primrose requires full sun and well-drained soils to grow.  This species of primrose is less aggressive than some of the other primrose species.

The broadcast rate for seeding is 6 – 7.5 pounds per acre.

The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 3 pounds per acre.