Ozark Sundrops (Oenothera macrocarpa)
Oenothera macrocarpa is the scientific name for the species of plant that goes by many regional names, including Ozark Sundrops, Bigfruit Evening Primrose, Missouri Evening Primrose, or simply Missouri Primrose. Ozark Sundrops are a striking species of flowering plant within the Onagraceae family, commonly known as the Evening Primrose Family. This plant is native to northeast Mexico and the south-central United States, where it is typically found thriving in calcareous prairies—unique ecosystems characterized by soils that are mostly or partly composed of calcium carbonate, meaning they contain lime or have a chalky texture.
Ozark Sundrops have large, cup-shaped flowers up to 5 inches wide have four bright canary yellow petals and a mild fragrance. Blooming abundantly from early to mid-summer, each flower lasts one day, opening in the evening and closing by morning. Night-flying moths, including sphinx hawk moths, mainly pollinate them, aiding in plentiful reproduction.
Plant Details:
USDA Zones: 5-9
Germination Needs: Needs 60 Days Cold Moist Stratification
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Plant Spacing: 6 - 12 inches
Height: 1 foot
Bloom time: May, June, July, August
Bloom Color: Yellow
Advantages:
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perches.
Deer Resistant: Yes
Native to or present in: Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado.
This species is considered present but rare in several counties of the states of Illinois and Tennessee.
Seed Count: 20+
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Packet quantities:
We pride ourselves on ethical, hands on, ecological management, using no mechanical or chemical methods whatsoever.
All of our native seed is hand reared, hand-picked, and hand packed from native prairies under our exclusive management, never breaking chain of custody from the field until it is sent to you. Each packet is hand prepared for shipment by us, directly.
Small seed species will contain greater than 20-25 seed
Large seed species will contain greater than 10-15 seed
All packets are individually marked at the bottom of the front label with expected count, however most if not all packets will have many more than the minimum count by default.
It is our mission to spread the wealth of native plant and pollinator ecological sustainability and educate back yard gardeners as well as corporate and government entities in how to germinate, grow, and benefit from native synergies.
Thank you for your support, it is because of you, that we can grow together to do, what we do. 🐛🦋🐝🐞🌾🌱🌼🧡
Ozark Sundrops (Oenothera macrocarpa)
Oenothera macrocarpa is the scientific name for the species of plant that goes by many regional names, including Ozark Sundrops, Bigfruit Evening Primrose, Missouri Evening Primrose, or simply Missouri Primrose. Ozark Sundrops are a striking species of flowering plant within the Onagraceae family, commonly known as the Evening Primrose Family. This plant is native to northeast Mexico and the south-central United States, where it is typically found thriving in calcareous prairies—unique ecosystems characterized by soils that are mostly or partly composed of calcium carbonate, meaning they contain lime or have a chalky texture.
Ozark Sundrops have large, cup-shaped flowers up to 5 inches wide have four bright canary yellow petals and a mild fragrance. Blooming abundantly from early to mid-summer, each flower lasts one day, opening in the evening and closing by morning. Night-flying moths, including sphinx hawk moths, mainly pollinate them, aiding in plentiful reproduction.
Plant Details:
USDA Zones: 5-9
Germination Needs: Needs 60 Days Cold Moist Stratification
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Plant Spacing: 6 - 12 inches
Height: 1 foot
Bloom time: May, June, July, August
Bloom Color: Yellow
Advantages:
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perches.
Deer Resistant: Yes
Native to or present in: Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado.
This species is considered present but rare in several counties of the states of Illinois and Tennessee.
Seed Count: 20+
.
.
Packet quantities:
We pride ourselves on ethical, hands on, ecological management, using no mechanical or chemical methods whatsoever.
All of our native seed is hand reared, hand-picked, and hand packed from native prairies under our exclusive management, never breaking chain of custody from the field until it is sent to you. Each packet is hand prepared for shipment by us, directly.
Small seed species will contain greater than 20-25 seed
Large seed species will contain greater than 10-15 seed
All packets are individually marked at the bottom of the front label with expected count, however most if not all packets will have many more than the minimum count by default.
It is our mission to spread the wealth of native plant and pollinator ecological sustainability and educate back yard gardeners as well as corporate and government entities in how to germinate, grow, and benefit from native synergies.
Thank you for your support, it is because of you, that we can grow together to do, what we do. 🐛🦋🐝🐞🌾🌱🌼🧡
