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Oenothera tetragona

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
ee-no-THEE-ruh tet-ra-GON-uh
Description

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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Tags:
#hummingbird friendly#full sun tolerant#nectar plant#specialized bees#summer flowers#pollinator plant#food source nectar#food source pollen#bird friendly#food source hard mast fruit#partial shade tolerant#bee friendly#Audubon#perennial#wildflower#wildlife friendly
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#hummingbird friendly#full sun tolerant#nectar plant#specialized bees#summer flowers#pollinator plant#food source nectar#food source pollen#bird friendly#food source hard mast fruit#partial shade tolerant#bee friendly#Audubon#perennial#wildflower#wildlife friendly
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Oenothera
    Species:
    tetragona
    Family:
    Onagraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Wildflower
  • 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
  • Fruit:
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Summer
    Fruit Description:
    Fruits are available June-September.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Cup
    Flower Description:
    Flowers bloom May-August and are yellow.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Theme:
    Pollinator Garden
    Attracts:
    Hummingbirds
    Pollinators
    Songbirds
    Specialized Bees