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Typical inventory plug USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 8 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

Oenothera fruticosa

Sundrops

Oenothera fruticosa is a tough, vigorous clump-forming plant. Features clusters of bright yellow flowers on red stems. Loves it hot and dry, self-sows.  


Height:

2-3 ft

Spread:

2 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

4-9

Bloom Color:

Yellow

Oenothera fruticosa Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Critter Resistance

  • Deer Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

  • Butterflies

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Dry

Attributes

  • Rock Garden
  • Naturalizing
  • Ground Cover
  • Drought Tolerant

Flowering Months

  • June
  • May

Foliage Color

  • Green

Growth Rate

  • Fast

Interesting Notes:

For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=OEFR