Plant Information
Oenothera missouriensis
Scientific Name: Oenothera missouriensis (macrocarpa)
Common Name: Ozark Sundrop
Hardiness Zone: 3a - 8b
Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)
Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Trailing
Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Fragrant Flowers, Heat Tolerant
Water: Light
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 15 - 18" (38 - 46cm)
Height: 12 - 15" (30 - 38cm)
Width: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: 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.
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.