4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Oenothera macrocarpa

Missouri Primrose

Large single bright yellow cupped flowers, winged seed pods. Dark green narrow glossy leaves.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Dry soils in full sun. Very drought tolerant. Natural for the raised bed or rock garden, naturalized garden.

Interesting Information
Oenothera, Greek, "wine-scented", a characteristic of some species; macrocarpa, Greek, "large fruited". Folklore claims the roots of some species were used as relishes with after-dinner wines.

Plant Type Perennial		Bloom Color Golden Yellow		Foliage Color Glossy Deep Green
Height 8-12 Inches		Spread 8-12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7		Patented No

Ruellia humilis (Wild Hairy Petunia )	Callirhoe involucrata (Poppy Mallow )
Sedum ternatum (Native Stonecrop )

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Yellow	Exposure • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Dry	Missouri Native • Missouri Native
Season of Interest (Flowering) • June • July • August	Attributes • Rock Garden • Hanging Container • Fruit • Drought Tolerant