NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Oenothera fruticosa
Sundrops, Southern Sundrops
Scientific Name: |
Oenothera fruticosa |
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Genus: |
Oenothera |
Species Epithet: |
fruticosa |
Common Name: |
Sundrops, Southern Sundrops |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Yellow |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
April, May, June, July, August |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Oenothera fruticosa var. fruticosa: Dry forests and woodlands, glades, and rock outcrops (Weakley 2015); common throughout NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
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