Common sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Common sundrops
Oenothera fruticosa

Common Sundrops in flower
Common Sundrops in flower
 
Features

Yellow flowers with four petals; distinctly ribbed seed pods.

 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained soils. 
 
Mature Height
1-3 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Yellow
 
 
Bloom Season
June - August
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes

Found in meadows and fields. Can spread aggressively.