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Oenothera macrocarpa

Ozark Sundrops

The large, bell-shaped blossoms have a crepe-like texture and appear above the lance-shaped, glossy, rich green foliage. Low-growing and compact, they are suitable for the rock garden or edging.

  • »  AKA Oenothera missouriensis
  • »  Large, saucer-shaped, yellow flowers
  • »  Green, lanceolate leaves with a fine, silver midrib
  • »  Large, four-winged, seed pods, 8 cm long
  • »  Mildly fragrant flowers
  • »  Dried, seed pods are used in floral arrangements
  • »  Bloom Time: June to September
  • »  Flower Size: 10 cm

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:20-30 cm
  • Spread:25-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Medium
Critter
Deer Resistant
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Seed
Xeriscape
Flowering Time
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
Clumping
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Landscape uses
Border/edging
Roadside planting
Rock garden
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Oenothera macrocarpa

Effective in wild gardens, meadows, cottage gardens or for native plantings. Tolerant of drought, poor soil conditions and light shade. For best results plant in full sun in a dry to medium, well-drained soil.