Everything you need to know about Evening Primrose

Everything you need to know about Evening Primrose

Description:
A hardy biennial forming a rosette of soft, hairy, grey/ green, oblanceolate-shaped leaves 15cm long, that sit close to the ground. As the plant grows, a smaller rosette of leaves form in the centre of the larger leaves. The leaves have fine, soft-toothed margins, and white raised midribs. brilliant yellow, pink, or white cups or goblets
Origin:
North America
Cultivation:
Happiest in dry open areas similar to the open meadows where they thrive in the wild. Pink and white varieties flower for months but can be invasive without pruning (like mint) . Propagation by seed or cutting.
Uses:
soothing for skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea and dermatitis. Also good for reducing hairloss, inflammation and maintaining hormone balance. Especially helpful for minimising symptoms around that time of the month.