Missouri Primrose
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Also known as Bigfruit Evening-primrose, Missouri Evening-primrose, Fluttermill, Big-fruit Evening-primrose, Missouri Primrose, Bigfruit Evening Primrose
Such stunning blooms combined with heat and drought tolerance make this showy and highly reliable perennial a great asset in well-drained rock and cottage gardens. Reaching 10" tall and 1-2.5' across with attractive and substantial slender leaves, "Ozark Sundrop" blooms exuberantly Spring thru Fall, bearing countless large and luminous, lightly scented, 3-4", soft bright lemon-yellow "saucers" loved by hummingbirds and hawkmoths. A challenging and accessible Midwestern native, it tolerates poor and limey soil, though some fertility and deadheading will produce the most prolonged bloom. Non-invasive. Cut back to 1-2" in Fall. Deer resistant.
Historians believe that this flower originally came from Mexico and Central America. It earned its common name by opening late in the day, though, in some regions, the blooms tend to open at other times. At one time, the petals were thought to be phosphorescent because of their glowing yellow color through the night; in Germany, the blooms are sometimes called "night candles." The genus name Oenothera has somewhat mysterious origins. Several sources agree that it comes from the Greek word for "wine" since it was once a common belief that the plant's roots could neutralize the impact of excessive wine drinking.
Height: 6" -12"
Spread: 1’-1.5'
Bloom: April-August
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8,
Origin: North America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
