Some months ago, I became prematurely cantankerous when some showy evening primrose seeds I planted failed to germinate, and in their place grew a patch of Pennsylvania pellitory. I shook my fist at American Meadows, God, and everyone, wondering why life must be so hard and why I fail at every attempt at masonry.
Having giving up on the primroses, I planted some little bluestem and dotted mint. However, in turning over the soil, I apparently triggered the germination process, and today I have my first showy evening primrose blossom.
All I can be is sorry, and that is all that I am.
by CuriousJackfruit6609
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When it comes to germinating native seeds, the work is mysterious and important.
Fun fact about evening primrose: their seeds can persist in the soil bank for several decades (I’ve seen 70 years as a common figure). Depending on how many seeds you scattered, you might see them emerge in stages over the next few years.
Well thanks for showing me a new plant I must have!
I ended up with evening primrose as a volunteer! Such a nice surprise since most of my random seedlings end up being butterfly bush.
Beautiful flower. I’m sure American Meadows forgives you. Also great writing. Love the Severance reference 😂
i’ll just say, their reputation for aggressive spreading is honestly underhyped. that mf *will* conquer everything around it if you let it (which is fine, i’m just letting you know this shit is built different)
(it’s still “fuck American Meadows” all day every day though)
American Meadows still sells shady seed mixes, so it’s still a shady company.
Gorgeous plant, though. 🙂
No you don’t Americam Meadows sent me big leaf lupine labeled as sundial lupine and I live in Karner butterfly territory. They get no sympathy from me no way..
That’s great but…What’s masonry gotta do with this? Lol🤔
Thank you for posting this OP. I was looking into a couple native mixes on their site.
As for the Pink Ladies, I have seen populations disappear within a couple years so it’s definitely not impossible.
American Meadows screwed me over so they can suck it.
Also, I’m a terrible Mason too. You are not alone.
Congratulations now you have them forever.
AM should never get a dime from anyone , fuck ’em. I can’t imagine how many urban green spaces have been invaded by Bachelor’s Button and Dames Rocket because of them
I have a part of my yard where the primrose and frog fruit are dueling for control and it’s unclear whether me or the bees are enjoying the most