Botanical Name: Oenothera missouriensis
Common Name: Ozark sundrop, Missouri evening primrose Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, trailing plant with fairly coarse leaves and flowers held above the foliage; generally assumes a loose, floppy appearance Height to 1' Spread to 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil with good drainage Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves narrowly elliptical, to 4" long, 1/2" wide; slight sheen to both upper and lower surfaces; alternate on trailing stems Flowers broad bight yellow flowers; open at night or on shady days flowers appear on elongated style head above inferior ovary Fruit large 4-winged leathery capsule; reddish brown Propagation: seed, division Usage: for bright flower display in rock gardens and rustic landscapes; a very show plant for borders, large-scale beds and casual landscape settings – prized plant Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering; don't allow to dry out Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning head back to ground when foliage dies back Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other plant goes completely dormant in winter months Origin: Midwestern United States Family: Onagraceae Notes: |
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