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Ozark sundrops

Oenothera macrocarpa

★ RHS AGMPollinator Friendly

Genus: Oenothera
Family: Onagraceae
Common Names: Missouri primrose

About this plant

O. macrocarpa is an herbaceous perennial to 15cm in height, with trailing leafy stems to 30cm in length. Leaves narrowly oblong, with conspicuous silvery midribs; flowers solitary, 10-12cm in width, bright yellow, appearing from late spring to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 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

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; ideal for stony soil. Protect from excessive winter wet

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in early spring

Pests

Damage by slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Prone to leaf spots, mildews and root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerCottage InformalWall Side BordersLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Bog GardenConservatoryGreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years