Common Sundrops
- Botanical Name
- Oenothera fruticosa
- Hardiness
- Zones 4 to 9
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 12 to 24 inches
- Flowers
- May to June: yellow
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, medium to dry, infertile
- Planting & Care
- Drought tolerant, sundrops prefer the heat of summer and perform well in Southern gardens
- If foliage declines after flowering, cut plants back to basal rosette
- Divide in the spring or fall
- Problems
- None serious
- Varieties
- Fireworks - 18" tall, red stems, purplish foliage, red flower buds, bright yellow flowers
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