Small-flowered Sundrop

Botanical Name: Oenethera perennis

Height: about 25 cm

Season of bloom: Spring

Growing Conditions: Full sun to part sun. Lean, dryish soil.

Wildlife benefits:

From Ottawa Valley or eastern Ontario sources: Yes

Remarks: Flowers are relatively small, compared to other Oenothera species, but plentiful. This reliably perennial, locally native species has a lot of charm.

Similar species: Ozark Sundrops

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