Oenothera fruiticosa
Sundrops
- Large yellow-cup like flowers on reddish green foliage in early summer
- Best in moist, well drained soils, Tolerant of heat and some drought
- Found in open fields, meadows and roadsides
- Attracts birds and hummingbirds
- Spreads rapidly under favorable conditions, but does not become aggressive
Height: 18-36 in
Spread: 24 in
Zone: 4-9
Color: Yellow
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Attributes:
- Salt Tolerant
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
- Drought Tolerant
- Native
- Fast Growing
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Red
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water