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Oenothera fruticosa

Oenothera fruticosa
(sundrops)

Category: Herbaceous Plants

Photo Credits: Albert F. W. Vick, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Height: Groundcover, 12 – 24 inches


Spread:  24 inches


Location: Sides


Native Status: MO


Comments & Cautions:
can spread rapidly but typically not invasive; can attract birds


Recommended For:

  • Bioretention and Rain Gardens

This plant prefers that the level of moisture in your soil be: Wet or Medium

This plant prefers Loam or Clay soil.

The plant DOES NOT have a salt tolerance.


Bloom and Interest Season:

Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
June
July
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Sept
Oct
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Dec

Plant Form

upright; clustered unbranched stems

Foliage

dull green, lance-shaped leaves

Flowers

bright yellow, four-petaled flowers bloom during day; June-July

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