OENOTHERA
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OENOTHERA
Commonly known as Ozark sundrops
Genus of about 145 species of annuals, biennials and perennials, some with tap roots or fibrous roots and a few with rhizomes or runners.
They are found mainly in North America with a few from South America, in well-drained, sunny sites, such as mountain slopes although some are from deserts.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, moths. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, and occasionally leaf spot and mildew -
Place of origin
Southern Central America. -
Cup-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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HerbaceousVigorous perennial with trailing, red-tinged stems. Lance-shaped to oval, toothed mid-green leaves 2-8cm (¾ in to 3in) long with white midribs. Produces a long succession of solitary flowers to 12cm (5in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Butterfly friendly
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