Missouri Evening Primrose (Oenothera macrocarpa)

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Produces huge, bright yellow flowers (up to 4 inches wide) that open in the evening and remain open into the morning, creating a stunning display.

Attracts night-flying moths, its primary pollinators, as well as bees and occasional butterflies during early morning.

Its deep taproot helps it withstand drought, making it ideal for xeriscaping and pollinator-friendly dry gardens.

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Produces huge, bright yellow flowers (up to 4 inches wide) that open in the evening and remain open into the morning, creating a stunning display.

Attracts night-flying moths, its primary pollinators, as well as bees and occasional butterflies during early morning.

Its deep taproot helps it withstand drought, making it ideal for xeriscaping and pollinator-friendly dry gardens.

Bloom: early to mid-summer

Habitats: hill prairies; limestone glades

Lifespan: perennial

Moisture: dry

Plant type (height): forb (up to 1.5 feet)

Requirements: full sun

Soil: rocky; sandy