{"product_id":"primrose-dwarf-evening-seeds","title":"Primrose Dwarf Evening Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf evening primrose (\u003cem\u003eOenothera\u003c\/em\u003e) charms with cheerful, cup-shaped yellow flowers that unfurl in the evening and release a soft fragrance as the light fades. Our heirloom, non-GMO \u003cstrong\u003eprimrose seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow into low, spreading plants perfect for the front of a border or a rock garden, where their dusk-opening blooms draw in moths and other twilight pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for gardeners who enjoy an evening or moon garden, pollinator lovers who want to support night-flying visitors, and anyone wanting a tough, low-growing carefree flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown as a hardy annual or short-lived perennial across USDA zones 4-8. Direct sow in early spring or fall; the fine seed needs light, so surface-sow and press in gently rather than burying. Keep lightly moist until it sprouts, then thin plants to 8-12 inches apart in full sun with average, well-drained soil. It tolerates dry, lean ground once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBloom \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect flowering from early to late summer on compact plants about 8-12 inches tall. Grown for its fragrant flowers rather than food, it is especially valuable for evening pollinators like moths. It self-sows and needs little care. One packet plants about 67 sq ft (~105 plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf evening primrose is ideal for the front of borders, rock gardens and moon gardens, adding fragrance and movement at dusk while supporting night-flying pollinators. It naturalizes gently to fill in over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called evening primrose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers open in late afternoon and evening and are fragrant at dusk, which is when their pollinators are most active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it self-sows and spreads gently, so it fills in nicely over a season or two without becoming aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun gives the most flowers, and it handles heat and dry, lean soil well once established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.75G","offer_id":45320054079695,"sku":"ORIFPD_02_23","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25G","offer_id":45320054112463,"sku":"ORIFPD_02_24","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Primrose-Dwarf-Evening-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266966588.png?v=1783463442","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/primrose-dwarf-evening-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}