Days To Germination: 15-30 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65-70F
Planting Depth:  1/16 inch
Spacing, Seed: 1 inch
Spacing, Plant: 12-24 inches
Plant Height:  24 to 60 inches
Light: Full Sun

SOWING: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Or plant outdoors in well-drained soil in early spring, after all danger of frost,  when soil is  65-70F. Cover seeds with 1/16 inch of soil.

GERMINATION: 15-30 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Transplant when young seedlings are about 2 inches high and after all danger of frost has passed. Space 12-24 inches apart.

SUGGESTIONS: Keep soil moderately moist during germination. A prolific reseeded.

EVENING PRIMROSE
Common
Oenothera lamarckiana

This herbaceous plant is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Edible taproot and young leaves. For medicinal purposes the seed oil is used to treat PMS, hyperactivity, atopic eczema, acne, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Biennial (Two year plant) and Perennial (Permanent plant). Large, 2-3 inch , clear yellow flowers on tall, sturdy spikes. The showy yellow flowers open in mid-afternoon through the evening. The fragrant blossoms also open on cloudy days. Can tolerate heat and drought. Self sows freely. Can tolerate a variety of soils. Likes well-drained soil. Great as a background flower, in large containers, roadsides, and meadows. Can be grown throughout the United States.

• Plant Height: 24 to 60 inches
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Bloom Period: Summer

Biennial - no blooms the first summer, but the plant will return and produce yellow flowers the second summer. This is a biennial that acts like a perennial once it's established because it generally multiplies in the garden by sowing its own seeds, often coming up year after year without further care.
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