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Ozark Sundrops

Fragrant, 3" to 5" flowers bloom over a long season. Beautiful in rock gardens or at garden's edge, especially in raised beds where fragrance can be appreciated. Attractive with catmint and irises. Showy, winged seed heads are used in dried arrangements.

Companion Plants

Dianthus

Lamb's Ear

Spike Speedwell

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Ozark Sundrops

  • Botanical name

    Oenothera missouriensis

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12-15" (31-38 cm)

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Emily R.'s collection