Upright perennial with lanceolate, green leaves. Terminal clusters of bright yellow flowers bloom from late spring through summer, followed by club-shaped seed capsules. Great for borders, rock gardens, native and cottage gardens.
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Oenothera missouriensis
Missouri Primrose
Oenothera missouriensis - Ozark Sundrop from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Large, deep yellow flowers
- Glossy, dark green leaves, red stems
- Sprawling habit, Unique, winged seed pods
- Great for rock gardens
Border or Bed
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, well drained soil and medium moisture Tolerates, poor, dry soil and drought May self seed in favorable conditions
Height: 10 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 20 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Rock Garden
- Edging
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Oenothera
Common Name: Sundrops
Upright perennial with lanceolate, green leaves. Terminal clusters of bright yellow flowers bloom from late spring through summer, followed by club-shaped seed capsules. Great for borders, rock gardens, native and cottage gardens.