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Oenothera biennis
Evening Primrose
Onagraceae
When we first planted this happy herb we
expected it to be a quick and exciting annual. It proved not
to be the case. It germinates quickly and settles well but
then begins a long period in which it grows and grows and
doesn't get any taller but spreads horizontally layering
larger leaves that cover the garden with green rosettes.
It wintered in this situation and then came spring. The
stems rose skyward and buds began to appear in profusion.
30 seeds $3.50
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The roots and tops can be boiled in honey to give a soothing
cough syrup but it's finest properties are in the oil from
the seeds that we use to lower blood pressure, relieve eczema and
arthritis and improve the skin.All in all we would
not be without it and plant new seed six months into the old
season so that the garden never is bare of Evening Primrose.
This herb not only will survive in impoverished soils but
the oil quality is improved by poor soil. |
