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Ozark Sundrops
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Ozark Sundrops

Oenothera macrocarpa

Honeybees visit Ozark sundrops primarily for pollen in the early morning and nectar from flowers that open late afternoon and close by midday; larger bees and moths are main pollinators but honeybees forage effectively during open hours. Peak bloom occurs in June-July, providing steady summer support. This low-growing, drought-tolerant perennial spreads slowly and requires no staking, though it may go dormant in extreme heat.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
BloomMay–August
USDA zones3-8
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeCentral United States
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