Diane's Flower Seeds
fragrant , lemon-yellow flowers that bloom from May to August. The large flowers are 3-4" across. They attract night-flying sphinx moths (the ones that look like hummingbirds).
Oenothera missouriensis goes well with many other perennials in the summer garden, especially penstemon . It's shown here with Campanula persicifolia .
Oenothera missouriensis is drought tolerant and easy to grow. Native to the southern Great Plains. Also known as Missouri Primrose, Ozark Sundrops and Oenothera macrocarpa. Deer resistant. Hardy in zones 4-9.
Sowing Oenothera missouriensis Seeds
refrigerate for 4 weeks. Or sow outdoors in early spring. Full sun.