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Oenothera fruiticosa 'Fireworks'

Fireworks Evening Primrose

Native to North America (cultivar)


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Oenothera fruiticosa 'Fireworks' is a wonderful selection. It has a short stature compared with the species and fabulous fall color. The deep bronze foliage and red stems and buds opening to canary yellow blooms in late Spring and early Summer. Striking! Deep red foliage in fall and winter. 

An excellent choice for a border or sunny slope. 


Height:

12-18 in

Spread:

1-2 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

4-9

Bloom Color:

Yellow

Oenothera fruiticosa 'Fireworks' Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators

Attributes

  • Long Blooming
  • Interesting Foliage
  • East-Coast Native
  • Drought Tolerant

Exposure

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Deer Resistant

  • Deer Resistant

Flowering Months

  • May
  • June

Foliage Color

  • Bronze

Growth Rate

  • Medium

Juglans nigra Tolerance (Black Walnut)

  • Yes

Salt Tolerance

  • Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Winter
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Dry


Substitutions for Oenothera fruiticosa 'Fireworks'

Sundrops Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa)