Narrow Leaved Sundrops
(Oenothera fruticosa)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 3 ft
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Early Summer (May - Aug)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Brown / Tan
Autumn Color: Red / Burgundy
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Narrowleaf Evening Primrose, Sundrops
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Sundrop flowers produce nectar and pollen and are visited by a variety of pollinators. Hummingbirds visit the flowers in search of nectar and to eat insects. It is a larval host to several species of caterpillars and the seeds are eaten by some birds (goldfinch and mourning doves).
