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Oenothera macrocarpa

Missouri Evening Primrose

Large fragrant yellow flowers over curiously curly foliage. Opens late afternoon and blooms into the evening. Established plants are extremely drought and heat tolerant.

  • Height: 8" – 12"
  • Width: 8" – 12"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Bloom Time: June, July, August
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics - Oenothera macrocarpa

  • Attributes

    • Rain Garden Sun
    • Green Roof Semi Intensive
    • Fragrant Flower
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Plant Habit

    • Mound
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Yellow
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Solitary
  • Flower Height

    • 8" to 12"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 4"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • Greater Midwest

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