Narrow-leaf evening-primrose
Oenothera fruticosa
Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) is a cheerful, long-blooming native perennial bearing bright golden-yellow flowers from late spring through summer. It adapts well to average garden soils in full sun to partial shade and spreads gradually to form attractive clumps. This low-maintenance plant is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator plantings.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Active Growth • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.5 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 100°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 21, 2020 by Sarah (cc-by-sa)
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