Oenothera ssp. Perennial and annual species (~80) widely distributed in the Americas, many night flowering, but also day flowering as well. Plants sessile to 8' tall, some weedy, but many low growing and showy. Flowers of 4 petals, commonly butter yellow, but also pure white and rose. Valuable for night pollinators, especially hawkmoths. O. biennis (rampion) has an edible root, with shoots used for salads.
Hooker's Evening Primrose A native coastal species in California, we found the seed for this beside Hwy 101 near Seal Rock, Oregon. Biennial species growing a rosette the first year, followed the second year by flowering stems to 5' high on favorable sites. The late blooming flowers are 2-4" across, comprised of 4 golden yellow petals with ripe stamens dangling lightly up front. Pollinated by night flying moths, hawkmoths,... pricing and more
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Ozark Sundrop Hardy perennial growing 10-12" tall with 4" dia. sunshine yellow blossoms appearing daily throughout the summer. Dark green shiny leaves are great ground cover and backdrop for the flowers. Tolerates moderate shade, prefers full sun and dry soil. Languid posture is nice in rock gardens or cascading from walls. Good with short grasses. pricing and more
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