Narrowleaf evening primrose

Narrowleaf evening primrose (Oenothera fruticosa)

Narrowleaf evening primrose, also known as Shrubby sundrops, Narrow-leaved sundrops

Narrowleaf evening primrose (Oenothera fruticosa) is a North American native flowering plant. It typically thrives in dry, rocky soils and open areas such as prairies and meadows. Occasionally, it is also found in woodland edges and is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant. The species can interbreed with other evening primroses, leading to some taxonomic debates within the scientific community.

Key Facts About Narrowleaf evening primrose

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Attributes of Narrowleaf evening primrose

Lifespan
Perennial, Biennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 90 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Gold

Scientific Classification of Narrowleaf evening primrose

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Myrtales
Family
Evening primrose
Genus
Evening Primrose
Species
Narrowleaf evening primrose