{"product_id":"evening-primrose-starter-plugs-3-plants-for-native-gardens-fragrant-dusk-blooming-flowers","title":"Evening primrose starter plugs, 3 plants for native gardens, fragrant dusk-blooming flowers","description":"Evening Primrose is an enchanting native North American biennial that opens its fragrant yellow blooms at dusk, creating a magical evening garden display. Evening Primrose is a hardy, self-seeding plant that naturalizes beautifully in wildflower meadows and informal garden settings. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e These live starter plugs arrive as seedlings for indoor or outdoor planting. They suit organic gardens, herb beds, and medicinal herb collections, and make thoughtful gifts for gardeners who grow herbs. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Plant Characteristics: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Height at Maturity: 3-5 feet tall with a 1-2 foot spread \u003cbr\u003e Foliage: Lance-shaped, light green leaves arranged in a basal rosette first year, tall flowering stems second year \u003cbr\u003e Flowers: Bright yellow, four-petaled flowers (2-3 inches across) that open in evening and close by noon \u003cbr\u003e Growth habit: Biennial forming rosette first year, tall flowering spike second year \u003cbr\u003e Bloom time: Mid-summer through early fall, with sweet evening fragrance \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Growing Conditions: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 \u003cbr\u003e Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade \u003cbr\u003e Soil: Adaptable to poor, sandy, or clay soils; excellent drainage preferred \u003cbr\u003e Water needs: Drought tolerant once established; low to moderate water requirements \u003cbr\u003e pH: Tolerates wide range of soil conditions \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Garden Uses: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Native plant gardens and prairie restorations \u003cbr\u003e Evening gardens and moon gardens \u003cbr\u003e Wildflower meadows and naturalized areas \u003cbr\u003e Pollinator gardens (attracts night-flying moths) \u003cbr\u003e Cottage gardens and informal landscapes \u003cbr\u003e Erosion control on slopes and disturbed areas \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Notes: \u003cbr\u003e This fascinating biennial creates dramatic evening displays as dozens of flowers open simultaneously at twilight. Self-seeds readily to maintain colony, but individual plants complete their cycle in two years. Night-blooming flowers attract sphinx moths and other nocturnal pollinators, making it essential for wildlife gardens. \u003cbr\u003e We don't ship plants past Tuesday so they don't sit over the weekend in the \u003cbr\u003e mail with the carrier. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before \u003cbr\u003e using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, \u003cbr\u003e or on any medications.","brand":"Zenobia's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67669602763117,"sku":"PRIM503.5","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1919\/9085\/files\/d25d3e8f-il_fullxfull.4671763372_hjee.jpg?v=1791919486","url":"https:\/\/zenobiasgarden.com\/products\/evening-primrose-starter-plugs-3-plants-for-native-gardens-fragrant-dusk-blooming-flowers","provider":"Zenobia's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}