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Oenothera fruticosa
Also Known As
- Narrowleaf Evening Primrose/Sundrops
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 15"-24"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Oenothera fruticosa plant details
Oenothera fruticosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Oenothera fruticosa
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oenothera fruticosa
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Oenothera fruticosa
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Missouri Primrose, Ozark Sundrop
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 30"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Oenothera caespitosa, Fragrant Evening Primrose, White Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Oenothera caespitosa var. marginata, Tufted Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Hooker's Evening Primrose
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
- regular
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