Family: Onagraceae
Scientific Name: Oenothera fruiticosa Youngii Lapsley
Common Name: Youngii Lapsley Sundrops
Description | A fast spreading perennial with bright yellow flowers and red buds. |
Pronunciation | (ee-no-THE-ra)(fru-Ti-cosa) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 3-7 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average, tolerates draught |
Soil & Site | average, toerates dry |
Flowers | bright yellow flowers, red buds |
Leaves | brilliant red fall foliage |
Maintenance | control of spread |
Propagation | easy from division |
Native Site | Native to the United States. |
Misc Facts | Oenothera is Greek for "Wine Drinking". Legend has it that roots of some species were used as relishes with after-dinner wines. |
Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
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