Oenothera fruticosa
narrow-leaved sundrops
A deciduous, clump-forming perennial with narrow, bright green leaves and in summer, large bright yellow flowers which appear during the day, rather than the evening.
Other common names
wild beetsundrops
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Oenothera can be annuals, biennials or perennials, upright or spreading in habit, with simple or lobed leaves and bowl-shaped, white, yellow or pink flowers over a long period in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Central and E USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring, or by softwood cuttings of unflowered shoots from late spring to midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildews and downy mildews; root rot may be a problem in rich, wet, heavy soil
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