Evening Primrose

9cm Pot, Seed Packet, Seeds (per gram), Wildflower Plugs

Biennial with large scented flowers (7cm across) on tall spikes loved by moths. Excellent for the back of a summer border.

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Latin Name: Oenothera biennis

Common Name(s): Evening Primrose

Plant Type: Biennial

Friendly For: Moths

Habitat: Sun

Colour:

Yellow

Height:

60-120cm

Flowering Time:

June - September

SKU: NS-MAIN-2648 Categories: ,

Description

Also know as the Evening star or Sun drop, almost all parts of the evening primrose are edible and medically or cosmetically applicable. This includes the roots, leaves, blossoms, flower buds and seeds. Traditionally used the whole plant and especially the leaves were boiled to tea by Native American tribes as a stimulant to treat laziness.  The tribes also used the roots externally to treat piles and boils. Additionally, they were chewed and rubbed onto the muscles to improve strength.

Additional information

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Country of Origin

GB

Flowering Time

June, July, August, September

Colour

Plant Type

Habitat

Friendly For