Sundrops, Wild Beet, Southern Sundrops, Narrowleaf Evening-primrose, Narrow-leaf Evening-primrose
One of the prettiest species of the genus, Oenothera fruticosa (Sundrops) is an upright clump-forming biennial or perennial boasting showy clusters of large, saucer-shaped, bright yellow flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), atop reddish, slender, hairy stems clad with lance-shaped green leaves. Blooming profusely from late spring to early summer, the flowers open during the day, hence the common name of sundrops, and give way to club-shaped seed capsules which persist into autumn. They rise from a reddish-purple rosette which is evergreen in mild winter areas. A valuable plant for its ability to grow in poor soils and tolerate drought. Provides a bold splash of color in the summer garden.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Oenothera |
| Common names | Wild Beet, Sundrop, Evening Primrose |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Arkansas, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Oenothera |
| Common names | Wild Beet, Sundrop, Evening Primrose |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Arkansas, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
How many Oenothera fruticosa (Sundrops) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Oenothera fruticosa (Sundrops) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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