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 |
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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 | Evening Primrose, Sundrop, Wild Beet |
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 | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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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 | Evening Primrose, Sundrop, Wild Beet |
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 | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Oenothera fruticosa (Sundrops) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Oenothera fruticosa (Sundrops) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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