Missouri Primrose
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Also known as Bigfruit Evening-primrose, Missouri Evening-primrose, Fluttermill, Big-fruit Evening-primrose, Missouri Primrose, Bigfruit Evening Primrose
These stunning blooms, celebrated for their beauty as well as their heat and drought tolerance, make this delightful and dependable perennial a fantastic addition to any well-drained rock or cottage garden. Towering at 10" tall with a width of 1-2.5' and adorned with lovely slender leaves, "Ozark Sundrop" bursts into life from Spring through Fall, showcasing an abundance of large, luminous, and lightly scented blooms that resemble soft, bright lemon-yellow "saucers." These vibrant flowers are cherished by hummingbirds and hawkmoths alike! As a Midwestern native, it gracefully thrives in various soil conditions, including poor and limey ones. A bit of care, like adding some fertility and deadheading, can help ensure its blooms last even longer. Plus, it’s non-invasive! Just give it a gentle cut back to 1-2" in the Fall, and you'll find it's also resistant to deer.
Interestingly, historians trace the origins of this flower back to Mexico and Central America. Its charming name comes from its tendency to open late in the day, although in some places, it prefers different hours for its big reveal. Fascinatingly, at one point, people believed its glowing yellow petals were phosphorescent in the moonlight, leading to it sometimes being referred to as "night candles" in Germany. The genus name Oenothera has quite a mysterious background as well, with many sources suggesting it originates from the Greek word for "wine," stemming from the belief that the roots of this lovely plant could help reduce the effects of overindulging in wine.
Height: 6" -12"
Spread: 1’-1.5'
Bloom: April-August
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8,
Origin: North America
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
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.
