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Oenothera perennis

Synonym(s) Oenothera pumila

Common name small sundrops

Family onagraceae

Life cycle perennial (Z4-9)

Flowers yellow

Size 12-24"

Light sun

Cultural notes drought-tolerant

From seed germinate at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below

Wildflower of eastern North America, forming a mound of narrow leaves, and small golden-yellow flowers held on branching stems through much of summer. The flowers are open during the day, closed at night. Probably short-lived as a perennial, if our experience with oenotheras holds true.

We're just trying this plant for the first time this year; it hasn't found a permanent place in our gardens yet. (click here for a full list)

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from '09 trade. Baggy 70F (90+%G, 8-12d)

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