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How to Grow
Water
Medium
Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.
Sunlight
Partial Shade - Full Sun
~
3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun
Soil
Well-drained soils. Tolerant of brackish and lime soils.
Characteristics
Bloom Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Mar, Apr, May
Plant Type
Perennials, Herb/Forb, Herb, Native Plant, Perennial, Wildflower
Lifespan
Perennial, Biennial
Plant Height
1-3 ft.
Flower
4-petaled bright yellow flowers are up to 2 inches across. Blooms April- August.
Fruit
The seed capsule is shaped like a club at the top and tapers to a slender stalk. Fruits are available May-November.
Benefits
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
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Taxonomy
Order
Myrtales
Family
Oenothera - Primroses - Sundrops
Genus
Oenothera
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