Oenothera missouriensis
Ozark sundrops
Flower Color
Description
An herbaceous perennial to 15cm in height, with trailing leafy stems to 30cm in length. Leaves narrowly oblong, with conspicuous silvery midribs; flowers solitary, 10-12cm in width, bright yellow, appearing from late spring to early autumn
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Cascading
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H0
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenGravel gardenPatio and container plantsCity and courtyard gardensRock gardenMediterranean climate plantsWildlife gardensGarden edgingBanks and slopesFlower borders and beds