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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000999
11/12/99

Oenothera fruticosa--Sundrops


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Height: 24 in Spread: 15 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Yellow

Comments: These reliable perennials are grown for their
yellow flowers (Vis. 1) that open during the day. The stems
have a reddish tinge. Grow the plants in a well-drained
soil exposed to full sun. The flowering period can be
extended by removing the fading flowers.

Cultivars:
'Fireworks' ('Feuerwerken')- Red flower buds open to
yellow flowers. The foliage turns reddish in the
fall.
'Highlight' ('Hoheslicht')- Bright yellow flowers 2
inches in diameter.
'Lemon Silver' - O. freemontii. Plants 6 inches tall have
silvery foliage and yellow flowers.
'Solstice' ('Sonnenwende') - Yellow flowers are larger
than the species.

References for Cultivars: Weston Nurseries 1999, Lake
County Nursery 1997, White Flower Farm 1999, Wayside
Gardens 1999, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999, Sheridan Nurseries
1999.


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