Northern Sundrops Oenothera tetragona
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- ee-no-THEE-ruh tet-ra-GON-uh
- Description
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Northern Sundrop is a perennial wildflower that is found in dry moist forests and along roadsides. Ground-hugging with dense foliage; distinctive red flower buds yield bright yellow flowers; naturalize in woodland gardens
Wildlife Value: Members of the genus Oenothera support the following specialized bees: Melissodes (Apomelissodes) fimbriatus and Lasioglossum (Sphecodogastra) oenotherae.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Oenothera
- Species:
- tetragona
- Family:
- Onagraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Wildflower
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- NC Region:
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Summer
- Fruit Description:
- Fruits are available June-September.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Description:
- Flowers bloom May-August and are yellow.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Pollinator Garden
- Attracts:
- Hummingbirds
- Pollinators
- Songbirds
- Specialized Bees
