Common Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
HerbAnnualModerate

Common Eyebright

Euphrasia officinalis

Family: Orobanchaceae

Common Eyebright grows in full sun and prefers meadow soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Common Eyebright

Common Eyebright growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Meadow soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Common Eyebright as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-140 days.

Plant Overview

Common Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) is listed in the Orobanchaceae family and categorized as a herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-4330
Family
Orobanchaceae
Plant type
Herb
Life cycle
Annual
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Common Eyebright is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Meadow soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.

Hardiness zones
3-8
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Meadow soil
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-140 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
90-140 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.