300+ Yellow Evening Primrose Flower Seed-OENOTHERA LAMARCKIANA- Annual Wildflower with Medicinal Benefits-B308
History and traditional uses Both First Nations and settlers used evening-primrose for several medicinal purposes. They treated wounds and bruises with a poultice of leaves, while a tea or infusion of the plant was drunk to soothe coughs and digestive complaints. A native plant, evening-primrose can be found in every province. It tends to appear on disturbed or waste land where there is sun, thin soil, and good drainage. It is also found across the central and eastern U.S., as well as some areas in the west. Current findings and new possibilities Current interest in evening-primrose focuses on the oil pressed from its seeds, which is rich in Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid. Omega-6 oils are one of the two "good" fats essential for health. Evening-primrose oil is being studied as a supplement for those who don't get enough omega-6 fat from their diet and also is showing some promising results in reducing nerve damage caused by diabetes
Lifecycle: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 24 - 48 inches
Bloom Season: Mid to late summer
Bloom Color: Yellow
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 7.0
Deer Resistant: Yes
Temperature: 65 - 70F (18-21 C)
Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
Light Required: Yes Depth: 1/16 inch
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
