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    Oenothera missouriensis

    Also Known As

    • Missouri Primrose
    • Ozark Sundrop

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 10"
    • W: 30"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Oenothera missouriensis plant details

    Oenothera missouriensis is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera missouriensis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 30 IN wide, 10 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera missouriensis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?Astounding? 4" yellow saucers of tissue-paper texture open over many weeks during late summer on trailing stems. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Such beautiful blooms combined with drought & heat tolerance, this highly reliable perennial groundcover native to the Midwest is a great asset for your well-drained rock garden, hot spot or parking strip. So many blooms over such a long time! The lovely 4” across silky lemon yellow flowers stay open all day & appear May to September here in coastal California. You’ll get tons of them if you add a yearly side-dressing of compost & cut off spent blooms. Beautiful trailing over a rock wall & happy in a container. To 10” tall with trailing stems to 30” long. Cut back severely before Winter.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Full sun. Zone 5. Yellow flowers all summer.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Oenothera missouriensis plant

    How to Grow Oenothera missouriensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Oenothera cespitosa flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Oenothera speciosa flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Camissonia brevipes

    aka Oenothera brevipes, Golden Evening-Primrose, Golden Suncup, Mojave Suncup, Yellow Cups

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Camissonia brevipes flower, macro by Stan Shebs
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