Vick, Albert F. W.
Oenothera fruticosa L.
Narrowleaf evening-primrose, Narrow-leaf evening-primrose, Sundrops
Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
Narrow-leaf evening-primrose or sundrops is an 18-24 in.
perennial with a diffusely clustered system of unbranched stems. The lance-shaped leaves are 2-3 in. long, while the showy, golden-yellow, four-petaled flowers average 2 in. in diameter.
Narrowleaf Evening-primrose spreads rapidly under favorable conditions but does not usually become aggressive. In the South, the over-wintering basal
rosette is
evergreen and reddish-purple in appearance.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NY , NC , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , WV , DC
Native Distribution: S. New England to NY, TN & MO, s. to FL & OK
Native Habitat: Dry woods, roadsides & meadows
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Well-drained soils. Tolerant of brackish and lime soils.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds , Hummingbirds
Last Update: 2012-12-09
