Native Plant Database

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: 1-2 feet.
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AR , IL , KS , MO , NE , OK , TN , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies , Hummingbirds
Nectar Source: yes

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds
Description: Plant seed outside in the fall or early winter.
Seed Treatment: Germination is improved with 4 to 6 weeks of cold moist stratification.
Commercially Avail: yes
Maintenance: Requires little maintenance.

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa