Evening Primrose - 260 Seeds (NOT to WA) (Oenothera speciose) Commonly known as Evening Primrose, in early summer the sweetly scented, bright yellow flowers open towards evening and are faintly phosphorescent. It was introduced to Europe in 1614 and became a familiar plant in seventeenth century gardens. The seeds are pressed commercially to produce evening primrose oil. In the garden it is valued for lemon yellow flowers that open at dusk and draw evening moths. The whole plant is edible: the leaves can be cooked as greens, and the nutty-flavoured roots can be boiled and eaten like potatoes, parsnips, or salsify. The flowers make an especially lovely salad garnish. All information provided on this listing is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment. Sold as seed for home garden growing only. We do not sell this as a food, a tea, a herbal preparation or a medicine, we give no preparation or dosage instructions, and we make no health claim of any kind. Any historical information is offered as garden history only. Seek advice from a qualified health practitioner before using any plant.
