Sun Drops are an upright, clumping perennial with large showy clusters of yellow flowers- blooming incessantly from spring through summer. Their flowers open during the day (hence the name "Sun Drops"), they sit on long, slender, hairy stems with lance-shaped green leaves. This plant is adaptable and hardy, making it perfect for just about any garden or landscape.
Oenothera fruticosa (Sun Drops)
Oenothera fruticosa
Sun Drops
Sun Drops are an upright, clumping perennial with large showy clusters of yellow flowers- blooming incessantly from spring through summer. Their flowers open during the day (hence the name "Sun Drops"), they sit on long, slender, hairy stems with lance-shaped green leaves. This plant is adaptable and hardy, making it perfect for just about any garden or landscape.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3 (-40° F)Zone 4 (-30° F)Zone 5 (-20° F)Zone 6 (-10° F)Zone 7 (0° F)Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1-2ft |
| Spread | 1-2ft |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
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