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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
New
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Songbirds
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.