Evening Primrose – For Women’s Wellness & Pollinator Gardens

Evening Primrose – The Healing Herb Garden

Usually available: All year
Life cycle: Biennial
Height: 60–150cm (once established)
Bloom colour: Bright yellow
Position: Full sun
Spacing: 30–45cm apart
Soil preference: Well-drained

You will receive
1 Evening Primrose Herb Plug Plant

All of our Herb Plants are grown organically using certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a striking medicinal plant with tall, leafy stems topped by luminous yellow blooms that open in the evening, releasing a delicate fragrance. Traditionally valued for its oil-rich seeds and benefits to women’s health, this resilient biennial also brings beauty and biodiversity to the garden.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden’s Evening Primrose?

Organically grown and thoughtfully nurtured, our Evening Primrose plugs combine healing heritage with ornamental charm. The Healing Herb Garden helps you grow plants that nourish body, spirit, and wildlife.

Uses:

• Medicinal: Traditionally used for women’s hormonal balance, skin health, and anti-inflammatory support. Seeds are the source of Evening Primrose oil.

• Ornamental: Tall stems and bright yellow blooms that glow in the evening light.

• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts night-flying pollinators like moths, as well as bees and butterflies during the day.

• Cut Flower Material: Eye-catching blooms for summer arrangements.

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 60–150cm at maturity

• Foliage: Lance-shaped green leaves along upright stems

• Flowers: Bright yellow, lightly scented blooms that open in the evening

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy—ideal for mixed borders or wildlife gardens

With Evening Primrose, your garden gains a plant of medicinal value, night-time beauty, and pollinator appeal. Grow it once, and enjoy its healing heritage for seasons to come with The Healing Herb Garden.