Phonetic: oh-no-THER-ah froo-tih-KOH-sah
Evening Primrose, a.k.a. Sundrops, is a summer blooming perennial which produces cheerful yellow flowers for several months at a time. This plant forms mats and can make a good groundcover but also may spread aggressively if not managed. It is, however, worth the effort as it can't be beat for wildlife value as it is a host plant for specialized bees, attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and the seeds are excellent food for songbirds.
- Native Region: BONAP Map
- BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun-Part Shade
- Bloom Color: Yellow
- Soil Type: Medium
- Mature Plant Size: 12-24"H, 24-30"W
- Plant Spacing: 18-24"
- Attracts: Birds, Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds, Hummingbirds
- Advantages: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant
- Landscape Uses: cottage garden, native garden, pollinator garden, rock garden.
- Companion Plants: Butterfly Weed, Spotted Beebalm, Woodland Stonecrop (sedum)
