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Oenothera missouriensis Evening sun

Missouri Evening Primrose, Ozark Sundrop

  • »  Bright yellow flowers on silvery green foliage
  • »  Flowers open in the afternoon and bloom throughout the night, attracting butterflies and moths.
  • »  Tolerates a wide range of soil types; drought tolerant and low maintenance.

  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:4-9
  • Height:8-15 cm
  • Spread:38-46 cm
  • Spacing:43-48 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
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Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Songbirds
Attributes
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Edging
• Fragrant
• Ground Cover
• Low Maintenance
• Rock Garden
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Habit
• Spreading
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Late Spring
• Spring
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Light Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Oenothera missouriensis 'Evening sun'

Oenothera will maintain a healthy compact form in poor, well-drained soil and full sun. In more fertile soils, it tends to spread rampantly. Evening Primrose is perfect for covering gravelly banks and other areas where the soil quality is poor. Hot, dry conditions are no problem for this plant.