Derived from oinos (wine) and thera (a hunt) the name evening primrose comes from the large bright flowers opening between six and seven in the evening. The roots are eaten in some countries in the spring, and the French often use it for garnishing salads. Applications: astringent, sedative, gastro-intestinal disorders, asthma and whooping cough. Evening Primrose Oil can also used for menstrual disorders. Evening Primrose Oenothera biennis.

Each SeedPotT Greetings Card has a transparent resealable pot which keeps your seeds in the best possible condition. They contain seeds which transform into the flower on the front of the card. Follow the sowing instructions carefully and watch them grow over time into a unique and colourful expression of natural beauty.