Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001000
11/12/99
Oenothera missouriensis--Ozark Sundrop
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Height: 12 in Spread: 12 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Yellow
Comments: Missouri Primrose has a trailing (Vis. 1) habit
that makes it useful as a ground cover. The plant starts
growth late in the spring and then produces its large
yellow flowers (Vis. 2) in mid-summer. Each blossom opens
in the evening and lasts only one day. Provide a growing
area in full sun.
Propagation: Seed or division.
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