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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
$21.88
  • 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.