Evening Primrose Seeds (Oenothera biennis) – Native to New York State

Description

• Botanical Name: Oenothera biennis
• Common Name: Evening Primrose
• Native Range: Eastern and Central United States, including New York State
• Seed Type: Open-pollinated, harvested from mature plants in East Greenbush NY
• Ideal for: Wildflower gardens, pollinator habitats, attracting bees, butterflies, and nighttime pollinators.
• Growing Zones: USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9

Key Features:

• Benefits: Evening Primrose is a favorite among night pollinators like moths and also attracts bees and butterflies during the day. It is known for its bright yellow flowers that open in the evening.
• Soil Preferences: Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates sandy and poor soils.
• Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
• Growth Habit: Biennial, forming a rosette the first year and blooming in the second, growing up to 5 feet tall.
• Seed Collection Year: 2024

Planting Instructions:

1. Cold stratification (optional for faster germination): Place seeds in a moist paper towel or sand in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting.
2. Sow outdoors: Direct sow in the fall or early spring after the last frost.
3. Spacing: 12-18 inches apart.

Packaging:

• Quantity: [Specify the number of seeds per packet, e.g., 50 seeds]
• Packaging: Seeds are hand-collected and come in eco-friendly paper packets.

Additional Info:

• • Locally harvested in East Greenbush, New York State, supporting native plants and local wildlife.
  • Bright yellow blooms attract bees and butterflies by day, and evening-opening flowers attract night pollinators.