Oenothera fruticosa
narrowleaf evening primrose, sundrops, southern sundrops
Photo credit: Robert H. Mohlenbrock
Photo credit: Jeff McMillian, Almost Eden
Family
Onagraceae
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Margin
entire, serrate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
elliptic, lanceolate, oblanceolate, ovate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
yellow
Flower Petals
4
Flower Month
April - August
Height (meters)
1.0
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Wetland Class
FACU
Animal Use
Attracts birds and hummingbirds. This plant is a special value to native bees.
Habitat
Dry woods, roadsides, meadows, often in disturbed habitat.