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narrow-leaved sundrops

Oenothera fruticosa

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Oenothera
Family: Onagraceae
Common Names: wild beet, sundrops

About this plant

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.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring, or by softwood cuttings of unflowered shoots from late spring to midsummer

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and aphids

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerCottage InformalGround CoverRock GardenFlower Borders

Planting Places

Pond MarginsOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years